O521Mulberry Grape
Valdani 6-Ply Floss, purples family
6 ply
- Hex
- #7A4774
- RGB
- 122, 71, 116
- HSL
- 307°, 26%, 38%
- Lab
- 37.7, 29.1, -16.7
Need details on Valdani O521? This medium-dark, muted purple shade (Mulberry Grape) is hex #7A4774, RGB 122, 71, 116. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O521
The five closest shades in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference.
Similar Valdani Colors to O521
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O521
- On white fabric
- 7:1
- On dark fabric
- 3:1
- Temperature
- soft cool
- Closest to
- plum
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 threads like Valdani O521 (Mulberry Grape) 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 O521
Valdani threads that pair well with O521, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Valdani O521 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Valdani O521
Meet Valdani O521, Mulberry Grape — a muted, medium-dark thread in the purples family. Stitchers describe its character as somber and rich, perfect for lavender fields and royal motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on floral details and elegant accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani O521 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani O521 is Mulberry Grape — a medium-dark purple thread (hex #7A4774, RGB 122, 71, 116). It shows up most in iris blooms and eggplant designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani O521?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O521 (Mulberry Grape) is DMC 3835 (Grape medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 33 (Fuchsia, 70%) and DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia, 69%).
Which Valdani threads are close to O521?
The closest Valdani threads to O521 are 1226 Mauve Lilac (ΔE 4.33), V60 Pinks & Purples (ΔE 10.32), and M27 Hawaiian Orchid (ΔE 10.35). These are useful substitutes when O521 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani O521 good for?
Valdani O521 (Mulberry Grape) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring iris blooms, eggplant designs, plum themes, lilac patterns. 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 O521.
Does Valdani O521 (Mulberry Grape) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O521 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.