M37 — Autumn
Oranges family#C1774C
Valdani M37 — Autumn — has hex #C1774C and RGB 193, 119, 76. This medium, moderately saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M37
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 M37
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M37
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Valdani M37 (Autumn) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani M37 (Autumn) 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 O217 (Yummy Pumpkin), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.81). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Valdani M37
Valdani threads that pair well with M37, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
ValdaniM37 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Valdani M37
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the oranges family, Valdani M37 carries the name Autumn with deep amber tones. Its tone is balanced and warm, making it a popular choice for pumpkins and marigolds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for fall wreaths or citrus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani M37?
Valdani M37 is called Autumn. It's a medium orange shade (hex #C1774C, RGB 193, 119, 76) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani M37?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M37 (Autumn) is DMC 436 (Tan) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium, 73%) and DMC 3064 (Desert Sand, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani M37?
The closest Valdani threads to M37 are O217 Yummy Pumpkin (ΔE 1.81), V4 Golden Browns (ΔE 3.77), and 862 Faded Rust Medium (ΔE 4.3). These are useful substitutes when M37 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani M37?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani M37 (Autumn) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani M37 (Autumn) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like M37 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.