O78 — Aged Wine
Reds family#48151A
Need details on Valdani O78? This dark, vivid red shade (Aged Wine) is hex #48151A, RGB 72, 21, 26. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Valdani O78
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O78
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 O78
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O78
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Valdani O78 (Aged Wine) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani O78 (Aged Wine) 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 78 (Rusty Burgundy Dark) is so near (ΔE 1.53), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani O78
Valdani threads that pair well with O78, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniO78 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani O78
Valdani O78 (Aged Wine) is a dark, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a bold and saturated quality, this thread works beautifully in tomato patterns and roses. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hearts and holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani O78 look like?
Valdani O78 (Aged Wine) is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #48151A and RGB 72, 21, 26. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani O78?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O78 (Aged Wine) is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 814 (Garnet dark, 74%) and DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 71%).
What Valdani colors are similar to O78?
The closest Valdani threads to O78 are 78 Rusty Burgundy Dark (ΔE 1.53), O503 Garnets (ΔE 3.81), and 813 Brick Dark (ΔE 3.83). These are useful substitutes when O78 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani O78?
Reach for Valdani O78 (Aged Wine) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to O78.
Is Valdani O78 (Aged Wine) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like O78 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.