O523 — Cherry Basket
Reds family#58241F
Valdani O523 (Cherry Basket) is a dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #58241F and RGB values 88, 36, 31. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O523
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 O523
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O523
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani O523 (Cherry Basket) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Because Valdani 813 (Brick Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.14), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani O523
Valdani threads that pair well with O523, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniO523 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani O523
Valdani O523 is the floss known as Cherry Basket: a moderately saturated, dark member of the reds family with true red tones. Its bold and dramatic presence shines in holiday designs and bold accents alike. Pull this thread for berries or valentines when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani O523 look like?
Valdani O523 (Cherry Basket) is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #58241F and RGB 88, 36, 31. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani O523?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O523 (Cherry Basket) is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark, 77%) and DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 71%).
What Valdani colors are similar to O523?
The closest Valdani threads to O523 are 813 Brick Dark (ΔE 2.14), 171 Rich Brown Light (ΔE 3.29), and 1643 Red Brown Medium (ΔE 3.62). These are useful substitutes when O523 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani O523?
Reach for Valdani O523 (Cherry Basket) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to O523.
Does Valdani O523 (Cherry Basket) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O523 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.