H210 — Melancholic Purple
Reds family#453436
Need details on Valdani H210? This dark, subdued red shade (Melancholic Purple) is hex #453436, RGB 69, 52, 54. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani H210
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colors
Similar Valdani Colors to H210
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani H210
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani H210 (Melancholic Purple) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Because Valdani O145 (Earth Shades) is so near (ΔE 2.6), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani H210
Valdani threads that pair well with H210, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniH210 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani H210
Valdani H210 is the floss known as Melancholic Purple: a subdued, dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as bold and brooding, perfect for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on barn scenes and tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani H210 look like?
Valdani H210 (Melancholic Purple) is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #453436 and RGB 69, 52, 54. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani H210?
The closest DMC match for Valdani H210 (Melancholic Purple) is DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 779 (Cocoa dark, 74%) and DMC 838 (Beige Brown very dark, 73%).
What Valdani colors are similar to H210?
The closest Valdani threads to H210 are O145 Earth Shades (ΔE 2.6), 172 Rich Medium Brown (ΔE 3.38), and 173 Rich Brown Dark (ΔE 4.23). These are useful substitutes when H210 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani H210?
Reach for Valdani H210 (Melancholic Purple) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to H210.
Does Valdani H210 (Melancholic Purple) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like H210 are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.