M70 — The Nutcracker
Reds family#705048
Valdani M70 — The Nutcracker — has hex #705048 and RGB 112, 80, 72. This medium-dark, muted red thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M70
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 M70
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M70
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani M70 (The Nutcracker) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Valdani M70
Valdani threads that pair well with M70, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniM70 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani M70
Known as The Nutcracker, Valdani M70 is a medium-dark, muted shade sitting in the reds family with red-orange tones. It has a somber and rich feel that suits ladybug designs and barn scenes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with tomato patterns or roses for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani M70 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani M70 is The Nutcracker — a medium-dark red thread (hex #705048, RGB 112, 80, 72). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani M70?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M70 (The Nutcracker) is DMC 3860 (Cocoa) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 840 (Beige Brown medium, 69%) and DMC 3862 (Mocha Beige dark, 66%).
Which Valdani threads are close to M70?
The closest Valdani threads to M70 are M29 Countryside (ΔE 5.46), 8121 Brown Black Light (ΔE 5.93), and P10 Antique Violet (ΔE 6.32). These are useful substitutes when M70 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani M70 good for?
Valdani M70 (The Nutcracker) 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 M70.
Does Valdani M70 (The Nutcracker) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, M70 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.