O145 — Earth Shades
Reds family#4D383C
Valdani O145 — Earth Shades — has hex #4D383C and RGB 77, 56, 60. This medium-dark, muted red 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 O145
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 O145
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O145
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani O145 (Earth Shades) 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 172 (Rich Medium Brown), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.89). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Valdani O145
Valdani threads that pair well with O145, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniO145 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani O145
A medium-dark, muted entry in the reds family, Valdani O145 carries the name Earth Shades with warm crimson tones. Its tone is muted and intense, making it a popular choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for roses or hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani O145?
Valdani O145 is called Earth Shades. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #4D383C, RGB 77, 56, 60) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani O145?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O145 (Earth Shades) is DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 779 (Cocoa dark, 79%) and DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark, 68%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani O145?
The closest Valdani threads to O145 are 172 Rich Medium Brown (ΔE 1.89), H210 Melancholic Purple (ΔE 2.6), and 173 Rich Brown Dark (ΔE 4.46). These are useful substitutes when O145 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani O145?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani O145 (Earth Shades) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani O145 (Earth Shades) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O145 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.