M18 — Iris Petals
Pinks family#AC7588
Valdani M18 — Iris Petals — has hex #AC7588 and RGB 172, 117, 136. This medium-light, muted pink thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Valdani M18
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M18
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 M18
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M18
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 M18 (Iris Petals) 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 M18
Valdani threads that pair well with M18, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
ValdaniM18 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani M18
Valdani M18 (Iris Petals) is a medium-light, muted shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a balanced and quiet feel that suits rose buds and florals particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with skin tones or romantic motifs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani M18 look like?
Valdani M18 (Iris Petals) is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #AC7588 and RGB 172, 117, 136. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani M18?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M18 (Iris Petals) is DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3836 (Grape light, 68%) and DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light, 61%).
What Valdani colors are similar to M18?
The closest Valdani threads to M18 are O542 Vintage Lavender (ΔE 4.77), 881 Distant Mauve Light (ΔE 7.73), and H208 Forgotten Lavender (ΔE 7.88). These are useful substitutes when M18 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani M18?
Reach for Valdani M18 (Iris Petals) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to M18.
Does Valdani M18 (Iris Petals) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, M18 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.