P10 — Antique Violet
Reds family#6F5156
Looking up Valdani P10? It's Antique Violet, a medium-dark red shade (#6F5156 / RGB 111, 81, 86). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani P10
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 P10
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani P10
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani P10 (Antique Violet) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Valdani P10
Valdani threads that pair well with P10, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniP10 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani P10
Meet Valdani P10, Antique Violet — a muted, medium-dark thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as somber and rich — a go-to choice for poppies and cardinal birds. It also turns up in patterns built around apple motifs and ladybug designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani P10 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani P10 is Antique Violet — a medium-dark red thread (hex #6F5156, RGB 111, 81, 86). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani P10?
The closest DMC match for Valdani P10 (Antique Violet) is DMC 3860 (Cocoa) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 74%) and DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark, 62%).
Which Valdani threads are close to P10?
The closest Valdani threads to P10 are 882 Distant Mauve Medium (ΔE 4.81), 8102 Withered Mulberry Medium (ΔE 5.39), and 8103 Withered Mulberry Dark (ΔE 5.46). These are useful substitutes when P10 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani P10 good for?
Valdani P10 (Antique Violet) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with P10.
Does Valdani P10 (Antique Violet) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like P10 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.