O507 — Rich Wine
Reds family#531313
Need details on Valdani O507? This dark, vivid red shade (Rich Wine) is hex #531313, RGB 83, 19, 19. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Valdani O507
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O507
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colors
Similar Valdani Colors to O507
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O507
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Valdani O507 (Rich Wine) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani O507 (Rich Wine) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani O507 (Rich Wine) sits a hair from Valdani O503 (Garnets) (ΔE 2.06) — 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 O507
Valdani threads that pair well with O507, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniO507 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani O507
Meet Valdani O507, Rich Wine — a vivid, dark thread in the reds family with true red tones. Stitchers describe its character as dramatic and vivid, perfect for roses and hearts. It blends comfortably into projects centered on holiday designs and bold accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani O507 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani O507 is Rich Wine — a dark red thread (hex #531313, RGB 83, 19, 19). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani O507?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O507 (Rich Wine) is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 66%) and DMC 814 (Garnet dark, 64%).
Which Valdani threads are close to O507?
The closest Valdani threads to O507 are O503 Garnets (ΔE 2.06), 813 Brick Dark (ΔE 2.74), and O523 Cherry Basket (ΔE 4.14). These are useful substitutes when O507 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani O507 good for?
Valdani O507 (Rich Wine) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with O507.
Is Valdani O507 (Rich Wine) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of O507 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.