M7 — Fall Leaves
Oranges family#BC5B26
Below: Valdani M7 (Fall Leaves), a medium, vivid orange shade with hex #BC5B26 and RGB 188, 91, 38. 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 M7
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 M7
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M7
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 M7 (Fall Leaves) 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.
Color Harmonies for Valdani M7
Valdani threads that pair well with M7, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
ValdaniM7 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Valdani M7
Fall Leaves (catalog code Valdani M7) is a medium, vivid shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. The confident and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for sunsets and warm accents. Expect to see it used in seasonal designs and pumpkins across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani M7?
Valdani M7 is called Fall Leaves. It's a medium orange shade (hex #BC5B26, RGB 188, 91, 38) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani M7?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M7 (Fall Leaves) is DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark, 74%) and DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani M7?
The closest Valdani threads to M7 are 68 Golden Rust (ΔE 4.74), P6 Rusted Orange (ΔE 4.95), and 721 Baked Pumpkin (ΔE 5.55). These are useful substitutes when M7 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani M7?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani M7 (Fall Leaves) for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani M7 (Fall Leaves) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, M7 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.