O562 — Horizon Storm
Purples family#7B6B8D
Looking up Valdani O562? It's Horizon Storm, a medium purple shade (#7B6B8D / RGB 123, 107, 141). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Valdani O562
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O562
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 O562
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O562
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 O562 (Horizon Storm) 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 O562
Valdani threads that pair well with O562, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
ValdaniO562 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Valdani O562
Horizon Storm (catalog code Valdani O562) is a medium, subdued shade from the purples family with blue-violet tones. Expect a steady and quiet look that suits royal motifs, floral details, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching elegant accents or grape clusters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani O562?
Valdani O562 is called Horizon Storm. It's a medium purple shade (hex #7B6B8D, RGB 123, 107, 141) in the purples family, commonly used for eggplant designs, plum themes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani O562?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O562 (Horizon Storm) is DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark, 53%) and DMC 31 (Blueberry, 52%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani O562?
The closest Valdani threads to O562 are O516 Lavender Blue (ΔE 7.25), 1226 Mauve Lilac (ΔE 9.48), and O561 Shimmering Denim (ΔE 11.61). These are useful substitutes when O562 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani O562?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani O562 (Horizon Storm) for charts featuring eggplant designs, plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani O562 (Horizon Storm) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, O562 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.