M18 — Lavender ultra dark
Purples family
Valdani M18 — Lavender ultra dark — has hex #6C3681 and RGB 108, 54, 129. This medium-dark, moderately saturated purple 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.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M18
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 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 (Lavender ultra dark) 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.
Purples Family
Valdani M18 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Valdani M18
Valdani M18 (Lavender ultra dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the purples family with true purple tones. It has a deep and intense feel that suits galaxy motifs and lavender fields particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with royal motifs or floral details for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani M18 look like?
Valdani M18 (Lavender ultra dark) is a medium-dark shade in the purples family with hex #6C3681 and RGB 108, 54, 129. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring amethyst tones and iris blooms.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani M18?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M18 (Lavender ultra dark) is DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 552 (Violet medium, 82%) and DMC 208 (Lavender very dark, 69%).
What Valdani colors are similar to M18?
The closest Valdani threads to M18 are O541 Blue Violet very dark (ΔE 7.26), 82 Violet very dark (ΔE 7.46), and O562 Blue Violet dark (ΔE 10.11). These are useful substitutes when M18 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani M18?
Reach for Valdani M18 (Lavender ultra dark) when your project calls for amethyst tones, iris blooms, eggplant designs, plum themes. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to M18.
Does Valdani M18 (Lavender ultra dark) 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.