M14 — Cranberry dark
Pinks family
Need details on Valdani M14? This medium, vivid pink shade (Cranberry dark) is hex #C61B57, RGB 198, 27, 87. 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 M14
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colours
Similar Valdani Colors to M14
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M14
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani M14 (Cranberry dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani M14 (Cranberry dark) 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 M14
Valdani threads that pair well with M14, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Valdani M14 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani M14
Cranberry dark (catalog code Valdani M14) is a medium, vivid shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a confident 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 M14?
Valdani M14 is called Cranberry dark. It's a medium pink shade (hex #C61B57, RGB 198, 27, 87) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani M14?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M14 (Cranberry dark) is DMC 601 (Cranberry dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark, 77%) and DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani M14?
The closest Valdani threads to M14 are 54 Mauve (ΔE 5.48), M66 Raspberry medium (ΔE 5.8), and O520 Rose (ΔE 7.56). These are useful substitutes when M14 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani M14?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani M14 (Cranberry dark) 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 M14 (Cranberry dark) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, M14 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.