P11 — Aged Black
Blacks family#3D3A37
Valdani P11 — Aged Black — has hex #3D3A37 and RGB 61, 58, 55. This dark, subdued black thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani P11
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 P11
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani P11
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani P11 (Aged Black) 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.
Color Harmonies for Valdani P11
Valdani threads that pair well with P11, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
ValdaniP11 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Valdani P11
Aged Black (catalog code Valdani P11) is a dark, subdued shade from the blacks family. It has a dark and steady feel that suits calligraphy and cat designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with crow motifs or gothic accents for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani P11?
Valdani P11 is called Aged Black. It's a dark black shade (hex #3D3A37, RGB 61, 58, 55) in the blacks family, commonly used for bold contrast, dramatic backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani P11?
The closest DMC match for Valdani P11 (Aged Black) is DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 70%) and DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani P11?
The closest Valdani threads to P11 are 2 Charcoal (ΔE 3.45), H211 Blue Black (ΔE 3.53), and 41 Deep Forest Green (ΔE 3.88). These are useful substitutes when P11 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani P11?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani P11 (Aged Black) for charts featuring bold contrast, dramatic backgrounds, wrought iron, night skies. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani P11 (Aged Black) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, P11 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.