O574 — Dried Leaves
Browns family#68543B
Looking up Valdani O574? It's Dried Leaves, a medium-dark brown shade (#68543B / RGB 104, 84, 59). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O574
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 O574
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O574
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani O574 (Dried Leaves) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani O574 (Dried Leaves) sits a hair from Valdani O518 (Dusty Leaves) (ΔE 1.7) — 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 O574
Valdani threads that pair well with O574, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
ValdaniO574 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Valdani O574
Meet Valdani O574, Dried Leaves — a muted, medium-dark thread in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The shade reads as somber and rich — a go-to choice for tree trunks and earth tones. It also turns up in patterns built around animal fur and warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani O574 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani O574 is Dried Leaves — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #68543B, RGB 104, 84, 59). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani O574?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O574 (Dried Leaves) is DMC 611 (Drab Brown) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 610 (Drab Brown dark, 83%) and DMC 3790 (Beige Grey ultra dark, 77%).
Which Valdani threads are close to O574?
The closest Valdani threads to O574 are O518 Dusty Leaves (ΔE 1.7), P9 Bronze (ΔE 5.3), and 195 Golden Olive (ΔE 6.28). These are useful substitutes when O574 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani O574 good for?
Valdani O574 (Dried Leaves) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with O574.
Does Valdani O574 (Dried Leaves) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O574 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.