P1 — Old Brick
Reds family#772624
Valdani P1 — Old Brick — has hex #772624 and RGB 119, 38, 36. This medium-dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Valdani P1
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani P1
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 P1
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani P1
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani P1 (Old Brick) 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 O533 (Golden Autumn), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.34). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Valdani P1
Valdani threads that pair well with P1, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniP1 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani P1
A medium-dark, vivid entry in the reds family, Valdani P1 carries the name Old Brick with true red tones. Its tone is strong and rich, making it a popular choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for roses or hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani P1?
Valdani P1 is called Old Brick. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #772624, RGB 119, 38, 36) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani P1?
The closest DMC match for Valdani P1 (Old Brick) is DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 918 (Red Copper dark, 83%) and DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark, 81%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani P1?
The closest Valdani threads to P1 are O533 Golden Autumn (ΔE 2.34), 1641 Red Brown Light (ΔE 2.96), and O532 Shaded Brick (ΔE 3.4). These are useful substitutes when P1 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani P1?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani P1 (Old Brick) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. 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 P1 (Old Brick) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like P1 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.