O547 — Burnt Chocolate
Reds family#542C2B
Valdani O547 (Burnt Chocolate) is a dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #542C2B and RGB values 84, 44, 43. 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 O547
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 O547
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O547
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani O547 (Burnt Chocolate) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani O547 (Burnt Chocolate) sits a hair from Valdani 1643 (Red Brown Medium) (ΔE 2.18) — 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 O547
Valdani threads that pair well with O547, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniO547 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani O547
Meet Valdani O547, Burnt Chocolate — a moderately saturated, dark thread in the reds family with true red tones. Its strong and confident presence shines in roses and hearts alike. Pull this thread for holiday designs or bold accents when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani O547 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani O547 is Burnt Chocolate — a dark red thread (hex #542C2B, RGB 84, 44, 43). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani O547?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O547 (Burnt Chocolate) is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 779 (Cocoa dark, 75%) and DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark, 73%).
Which Valdani threads are close to O547?
The closest Valdani threads to O547 are 1643 Red Brown Medium (ΔE 2.18), 1644 Red Brown Medium Dark (ΔE 2.41), and 171 Rich Brown Light (ΔE 4.11). These are useful substitutes when O547 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani O547 good for?
Valdani O547 (Burnt Chocolate) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with O547.
Does Valdani O547 (Burnt Chocolate) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O547 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.