M22 — Peaches
Oranges family#FBC6AC
Below: Valdani M22 (Peaches), a light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #FBC6AC and RGB 251, 198, 172. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M22
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 M22
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M22
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Valdani M22 (Peaches) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani M22 (Peaches) 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 M22
Valdani threads that pair well with M22, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
ValdaniM22 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Valdani M22
Valdani M22 is the floss known as Peaches: a highly saturated, light member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. The soft and lively character of this shade lends itself well to warm accents and seasonal designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for pumpkins and marigolds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani M22 look like?
Valdani M22 (Peaches) is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #FBC6AC and RGB 251, 198, 172. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani M22?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M22 (Peaches) is DMC 3774 (Desert Sand very light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 967 (Apricot very light, 80%) and DMC 948 (Peach very light, 78%).
What Valdani colors are similar to M22?
The closest Valdani threads to M22 are 46 Rich Pink (ΔE 4.85), 69 Blush (ΔE 5.44), and 44 Light Rose (ΔE 7.44). These are useful substitutes when M22 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani M22?
Reach for Valdani M22 (Peaches) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to M22.
Does Valdani M22 (Peaches) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like M22 are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.