O775 — Proud Turkey
Reds family#81151D
Valdani O775 (Proud Turkey) is a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex code #81151D and RGB values 129, 21, 29. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O775
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 O775
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O775
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani O775 (Proud Turkey) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani O775 (Proud Turkey) 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 O532 (Shaded Brick), 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 O775
Valdani threads that pair well with O775, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniO775 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani O775
Proud Turkey (catalog code Valdani O775) is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a strong and rich presence to projects featuring cardinal birds or apple motifs. Look for it in charts that feature ladybug designs or barn scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani O775?
Valdani O775 is called Proud Turkey. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #81151D, RGB 129, 21, 29) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani O775?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O775 (Proud Turkey) is DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 498 (Christmas Red dark, 79%) and DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani O775?
The closest Valdani threads to O775 are O532 Shaded Brick (ΔE 1.14), M43 Vibrant Reds (ΔE 1.24), and P1 Old Brick (ΔE 3.45). These are useful substitutes when O775 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani O775?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani O775 (Proud Turkey) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. 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 O775 (Proud Turkey) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, O775 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.