M27 — Hawaiian Orchid
Pinks family#965A73
Below: Valdani M27 (Hawaiian Orchid), a medium, muted pink shade with hex #965A73 and RGB 150, 90, 115. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M27
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 M27
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M27
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani M27 (Hawaiian Orchid) 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Valdani V60 (Pinks & Purples), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.49). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Valdani M27
Valdani threads that pair well with M27, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
ValdaniM27 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani M27
Hawaiian Orchid (catalog code Valdani M27) is a medium, muted shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. The steady and quiet mood of this color makes it a natural fit for peony petals and flamingo designs. Expect to see it used in tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani M27?
Valdani M27 is called Hawaiian Orchid. It's a medium pink shade (hex #965A73, RGB 150, 90, 115) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani M27?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M27 (Hawaiian Orchid) is DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium) with a 62% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3836 (Grape light, 60%) and DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark, 56%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani M27?
The closest Valdani threads to M27 are V60 Pinks & Purples (ΔE 1.49), M1 Strawberry Cream (ΔE 5.09), and V16 Violette Di Parma (ΔE 5.37). These are useful substitutes when M27 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani M27?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani M27 (Hawaiian Orchid) 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 M27 (Hawaiian Orchid) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, M27 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.