M78 — Copper Leaf
Browns family#A68158
Valdani M78 (Copper Leaf) is a medium, moderately saturated brown shade with hex code #A68158 and RGB values 166, 129, 88. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M78
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 M78
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M78
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Valdani M78 (Copper Leaf) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani M78 (Copper Leaf) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Because Valdani H205 (Ancient Gold) is so near (ΔE 1.99), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani M78
Valdani threads that pair well with M78, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
ValdaniM78 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Valdani M78
Valdani M78 (Copper Leaf) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. This thread brings a rich and warm presence to projects featuring coffee themes or rustic designs. Look for it in charts that feature leather accents or horse designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani M78 look like?
Valdani M78 (Copper Leaf) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #A68158 and RGB 166, 129, 88. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani M78?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M78 (Copper Leaf) is DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark, 79%) and DMC 612 (Drab Brown light, 77%).
What Valdani colors are similar to M78?
The closest Valdani threads to M78 are H205 Ancient Gold (ΔE 1.99), M470 Autumn Forest - Limited Edition! (ΔE 3.52), and P5 Tarnished Gold (ΔE 4.67). These are useful substitutes when M78 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani M78?
Reach for Valdani M78 (Copper Leaf) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to M78.
Does Valdani M78 (Copper Leaf) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, M78 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.