O576 — Weathered Hay
Oranges family#CCAB7F
Need details on Valdani O576? This medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade (Weathered Hay) is hex #CCAB7F, RGB 204, 171, 127. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Valdani O576
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O576
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 O576
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O576
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Valdani O576 (Weathered Hay) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani O576 (Weathered Hay) 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 JP2 (Spun Gold) is so near (ΔE 2.74), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani O576
Valdani threads that pair well with O576, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
ValdaniO576 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Valdani O576
Valdani O576 is the floss known as Weathered Hay: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and versatile, perfect for warm accents and seasonal designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on pumpkins and marigolds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani O576 look like?
Valdani O576 (Weathered Hay) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #CCAB7F and RGB 204, 171, 127. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani O576?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O576 (Weathered Hay) is DMC 738 (Tan very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium, 68%) and DMC 437 (Tan light, 68%).
What Valdani colors are similar to O576?
The closest Valdani threads to O576 are JP2 Spun Gold (ΔE 2.74), 851 Antique Gold Light (ΔE 3.14), and 146 Luminous Beige Light (ΔE 3.4). These are useful substitutes when O576 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani O576?
Reach for Valdani O576 (Weathered Hay) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to O576.
Does Valdani O576 (Weathered Hay) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O576 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.