M14 — Roses
Pinks family#E592BC
Need details on Valdani M14? This light, vivid pink shade (Roses) is hex #E592BC, RGB 229, 146, 188. 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.
About Valdani M14
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M14
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 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 is hand-dyed, so Valdani M14 (Roses) 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
ValdaniM14 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani M14
Roses (catalog code Valdani M14) is a light, vivid shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a fresh and easy 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 Roses. It's a light pink shade (hex #E592BC, RGB 229, 146, 188) 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 (Roses) is DMC 605 (Cranberry very light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light, 76%) and DMC 153 (Violet very light, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani M14?
The closest Valdani threads to M14 are 458 Pink Peony (ΔE 6.69), 48 Baby Pink Medium (ΔE 6.85), and 52 Dusty Rose (ΔE 7.33). These are useful substitutes when M14 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani M14?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani M14 (Roses) for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani M14 (Roses) 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.