O244 — Tangerine medium
Oranges family
Valdani O244 (Tangerine medium) is a medium-light, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #FF8820 and RGB values 255, 136, 32. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O244
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colours
Similar Valdani Colors to O244
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O244
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Valdani O244 (Tangerine medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani O244 (Tangerine medium) 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 O244
Valdani threads that pair well with O244, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Valdani O244 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Valdani O244
Meet Valdani O244, Tangerine medium — a highly saturated, medium-light thread in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Its crisp and versatile presence shines in fall wreaths and citrus motifs alike. Pull this thread for fox designs or fall harvest scenes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani O244 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani O244 is Tangerine medium — a medium-light orange thread (hex #FF8820, RGB 255, 136, 32). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani O244?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O244 (Tangerine medium) is DMC 741 (Tangerine medium) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 78%) and DMC 977 (Golden Brown light, 72%).
Which Valdani threads are close to O244?
The closest Valdani threads to O244 are 204 Pumpkin light (ΔE 10.85), 13 Tan light (ΔE 12.74), and 1315 Old Gold medium (ΔE 13.03). These are useful substitutes when O244 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani O244 good for?
Valdani O244 (Tangerine medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with O244.
Does Valdani O244 (Tangerine medium) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O244 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.