Valdani Perle Cotton

O507 — Terra Cotta very dark

Reds family

Need details on Valdani O507? This medium-dark, vivid red shade (Terra Cotta very dark) is hex #822529, RGB 130, 37, 41. 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.

Hex
#822529
RGB
130, 37, 41
HSL
357°, 56%, 33%
Lab
30.0, 39.9, 20.5
Lightness
33%
Dark
Saturation
56%
Rich
Hue
357°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Valdani O507

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Valdani O507 Terra Cotta very dark

Sullivans

Shell Pink Dark 45365 91% Good
Rosewood Medium 45456 85% Good
Raspberry Very Dark 45492 78% Approx
Shell Pink Very Dark 45044 78% Approx
Terra Cotta Dark 45078 77% Approx

Crescent Colours

Cupid 012 93% Good
Bing Cherry 151 87% Good
Bandana 094 85% Good
Manor Red 101 79% Approx
Razzleberry 161 70% Approx

Similar Valdani Colors to O507

Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Valdani O507 Terra Cotta very dark
Terra Cotta dark Valdani P1 Very close ΔE 2.54 Garnet Valdani 775 Very close ΔE 4.06 Shell Pink very dark Valdani O78 Very close ΔE 4.93 Christmas Red medium Valdani 76 Close ΔE 5.41 Salmon very dark Valdani O534 Noticeable ΔE 6.95 Rosewood medium Valdani 159 Noticeable ΔE 7.15 Terra Cotta Valdani 812 Noticeable ΔE 7.17 Dusty Rose ultra dark Valdani O522 Noticeable ΔE 8.98

Working with Valdani O507

On white fabric
9.4:1
On dark fabric
2.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Valdani O507 (Terra Cotta very dark) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Blending & gradients

Valdani O507 (Terra Cotta very dark) sits a hair from Valdani P1 (Terra Cotta dark) (ΔE 2.54) — 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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
O507
832 Turquoise very dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
O507
H201 Golden Brown dark 50 Plum medium
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
O507
O560 Forest Green very dark 210 Blue dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
O507
811 Terra Cotta medium 62 Salmon 69 Peach

Reds Family

Valdani O507 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

O507 Terra Cotta very dark O507 P8 Antique Mauve dark P8 O534 Salmon very dark O534 P1 Terra Cotta dark P1 159 Rosewood medium 159 883 Antique Mauve dark 883 775 Garnet 775 O78 Shell Pink very dark O78 171 Cocoa dark 171 M90 Rosewood dark M90 1644 Beige Brown very dark 1644

About Valdani O507

Meet Valdani O507, Terra Cotta very dark — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as intense and saturated, 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 Terra Cotta very dark — a medium-dark red thread (hex #822529, RGB 130, 37, 41). 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 (Terra Cotta very dark) is DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark, 87%) and DMC 22 (Alizarin, 80%).

Which Valdani threads are close to O507?

The closest Valdani threads to O507 are P1 Terra Cotta dark (ΔE 2.54), 775 Garnet (ΔE 4.06), and O78 Shell Pink very dark (ΔE 4.93). These are useful substitutes when O507 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Valdani O507 good for?

Valdani O507 (Terra Cotta very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium-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.

Does Valdani O507 (Terra Cotta very dark) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O507 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.

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