O217 — Yummy Pumpkin
Oranges family#C07A4B
Below: Valdani O217 (Yummy Pumpkin), a medium, moderately saturated orange shade with hex #C07A4B and RGB 192, 122, 75. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O217
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 O217
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O217
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani O217 (Yummy Pumpkin) 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 O217 (Yummy Pumpkin) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani O217 (Yummy Pumpkin) sits a hair from Valdani M37 (Autumn) (ΔE 1.81) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Valdani O217
Valdani threads that pair well with O217, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
ValdaniO217 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Valdani O217
Meet Valdani O217, Yummy Pumpkin — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the oranges family with deep amber tones. The steady and rich character of this shade lends itself well to fall wreaths and citrus motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for fox designs and fall harvest scenes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani O217 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani O217 is Yummy Pumpkin — a medium orange thread (hex #C07A4B, RGB 192, 122, 75). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani O217?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O217 (Yummy Pumpkin) is DMC 436 (Tan) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium, 72%) and DMC 3064 (Desert Sand, 66%).
Which Valdani threads are close to O217?
The closest Valdani threads to O217 are M37 Autumn (ΔE 1.81), V4 Golden Browns (ΔE 4.28), and 67 Bright Rusty Orange (ΔE 5.12). These are useful substitutes when O217 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani O217 good for?
Valdani O217 (Yummy Pumpkin) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins. 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 O217.
Does Valdani O217 (Yummy Pumpkin) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O217 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.