O1901 — Lichen Moss
Browns family#887856
Looking up Valdani O1901? It's Lichen Moss, a medium brown shade (#887856 / RGB 136, 120, 86). 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 O1901
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 O1901
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O1901
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Valdani O1901 (Lichen Moss) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani O1901 (Lichen Moss) 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 O1901
Valdani threads that pair well with O1901, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
ValdaniO1901 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Valdani O1901
Known as Lichen Moss, Valdani O1901 is a medium, muted shade sitting in the browns family with golden brown tones. Expect a restrained and earthy look that suits warm outlines, wooden textures, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching coffee themes or rustic designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani O1901 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani O1901 is Lichen Moss — a medium brown thread (hex #887856, RGB 136, 120, 86). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani O1901?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O1901 (Lichen Moss) is DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 371 (Mustard, 77%) and DMC 612 (Drab Brown light, 75%).
Which Valdani threads are close to O1901?
The closest Valdani threads to O1901 are 181 Olive Stone Dark (ΔE 3.9), O565 Icy Leaves (ΔE 5.39), and P2 Olive Green (ΔE 5.73). These are useful substitutes when O1901 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani O1901 good for?
Valdani O1901 (Lichen Moss) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with O1901.
Does Valdani O1901 (Lichen Moss) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, O1901 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.