O82 — Dahlia Dance
Reds family#6E2C39
Valdani O82 (Dahlia Dance) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #6E2C39 and RGB values 110, 44, 57. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O82
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 O82
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O82
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani O82 (Dahlia Dance) 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.
Color Harmonies for Valdani O82
Valdani threads that pair well with O82, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniO82 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani O82
Valdani O82 is the floss known as Dahlia Dance: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its deep and intense presence shines in holiday designs and bold accents alike. Pull this thread for berries or valentines when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani O82 look like?
Valdani O82 (Dahlia Dance) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #6E2C39 and RGB 110, 44, 57. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani O82?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O82 (Dahlia Dance) is DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark, 83%) and DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 77%).
What Valdani colors are similar to O82?
The closest Valdani threads to O82 are 1334 Rusty Burgundy (ΔE 5.36), 883 Distant Mauve Dark (ΔE 6.1), and 843 Old Rose Dark (ΔE 6.21). These are useful substitutes when O82 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani O82?
Reach for Valdani O82 (Dahlia Dance) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to O82.
Does Valdani O82 (Dahlia Dance) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O82 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.