M43 — Vibrant Reds
Reds family#87101C
Looking up Valdani M43? It's Vibrant Reds, a medium-dark red shade (#87101C / RGB 135, 16, 28). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M43
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 M43
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M43
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Valdani M43 (Vibrant Reds) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani M43 (Vibrant Reds) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani M43 (Vibrant Reds) sits a hair from Valdani O775 (Proud Turkey) (ΔE 1.24) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Valdani M43
Valdani threads that pair well with M43, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniM43 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani M43
Known as Vibrant Reds, Valdani M43 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a intense and saturated look that suits ladybug designs, barn scenes, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tomato patterns or roses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani M43 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani M43 is Vibrant Reds — a medium-dark red thread (hex #87101C, RGB 135, 16, 28). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani M43?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M43 (Vibrant Reds) is DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 498 (Christmas Red dark, 78%) and DMC 22 (Alizarin, 77%).
Which Valdani threads are close to M43?
The closest Valdani threads to M43 are O775 Proud Turkey (ΔE 1.24), O532 Shaded Brick (ΔE 1.45), and P1 Old Brick (ΔE 4.48). These are useful substitutes when M43 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani M43 good for?
Valdani M43 (Vibrant Reds) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with M43.
Does Valdani M43 (Vibrant Reds) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, M43 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.