O532 — Shaded Brick
Reds family#82191C
Valdani O532 — Shaded Brick — has hex #82191C and RGB 130, 25, 28. This medium-dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O532
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 O532
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O532
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani O532 (Shaded Brick) 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Valdani O775 (Proud Turkey), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.14). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Valdani O532
Valdani threads that pair well with O532, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniO532 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani O532
A medium-dark, vivid entry in the reds family, Valdani O532 carries the name Shaded Brick with warm crimson tones. Its tone is strong and rich, making it a popular choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for roses or hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani O532?
Valdani O532 is called Shaded Brick. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #82191C, RGB 130, 25, 28) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani O532?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O532 (Shaded Brick) is DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark, 79%) and DMC 22 (Alizarin, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani O532?
The closest Valdani threads to O532 are O775 Proud Turkey (ΔE 1.14), M43 Vibrant Reds (ΔE 1.45), and P1 Old Brick (ΔE 3.4). These are useful substitutes when O532 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani O532?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani O532 (Shaded Brick) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani O532 (Shaded Brick) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O532 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.