JP5 — Nantucket Rose
Reds family#DDA7A1
Valdani JP5 (Nantucket Rose) is a light, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #DDA7A1 and RGB values 221, 167, 161. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani JP5
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 JP5
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani JP5
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani JP5 (Nantucket Rose) 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.
Color Harmonies for Valdani JP5
Valdani threads that pair well with JP5, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniJP5 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani JP5
Valdani JP5 is the floss known as Nantucket Rose: a moderately saturated, light member of the reds family with true red tones. Its soft and gentle presence shines in apple motifs and ladybug designs alike. Pull this thread for barn scenes or tomato patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani JP5 look like?
Valdani JP5 (Nantucket Rose) is a light shade in the reds family with hex #DDA7A1 and RGB 221, 167, 161. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani JP5?
The closest DMC match for Valdani JP5 (Nantucket Rose) is DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light, 67%) and DMC 761 (Salmon light, 67%).
What Valdani colors are similar to JP5?
The closest Valdani threads to JP5 are 45 Baby Pink Light (ΔE 4.96), V107 Delicate Rose (ΔE 5.55), and 46 Rich Pink (ΔE 6.28). These are useful substitutes when JP5 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani JP5?
Reach for Valdani JP5 (Nantucket Rose) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to JP5.
Does Valdani JP5 (Nantucket Rose) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like JP5 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.