M1 — Strawberry Cream
Pinks family#AA5B72
Need details on Valdani M1? This medium, moderately saturated pink shade (Strawberry Cream) is hex #AA5B72, RGB 170, 91, 114. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M1
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 M1
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M1
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani M1 (Strawberry Cream) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Valdani M1
Valdani threads that pair well with M1, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
ValdaniM1 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani M1
Strawberry Cream (catalog code Valdani M1) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a balanced and warm quality, this thread works beautifully in peony petals and flamingo designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani M1?
Valdani M1 is called Strawberry Cream. It's a medium pink shade (hex #AA5B72, RGB 170, 91, 114) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani M1?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M1 (Strawberry Cream) is DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 223 (Shell Pink light, 71%) and DMC 3687 (Mauve, 64%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani M1?
The closest Valdani threads to M1 are V16 Violette Di Parma (ΔE 4.5), O522 Raspberry (ΔE 4.51), and V60 Pinks & Purples (ΔE 4.64). These are useful substitutes when M1 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani M1?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani M1 (Strawberry Cream) for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani M1 (Strawberry Cream) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, M1 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.