O522 — Raspberry
Pinks family#BC547B
Below: Valdani O522 (Raspberry), a medium, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #BC547B and RGB 188, 84, 123. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Valdani O522
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O522
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 O522
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O522
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani O522 (Raspberry) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Valdani O522
Valdani threads that pair well with O522, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
ValdaniO522 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani O522
Raspberry (catalog code Valdani O522) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. The balanced and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for skin tones and romantic motifs. Expect to see it used in blush accents and cherry blossoms across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani O522?
Valdani O522 is called Raspberry. It's a medium pink shade (hex #BC547B, RGB 188, 84, 123) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani O522?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O522 (Raspberry) is DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink, 67%) and DMC 3687 (Mauve, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani O522?
The closest Valdani threads to O522 are V16 Violette Di Parma (ΔE 4.04), M1 Strawberry Cream (ΔE 4.51), and 49 Electric Pink (ΔE 6.27). These are useful substitutes when O522 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani O522?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani O522 (Raspberry) for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani O522 (Raspberry) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, O522 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.