P3 — Aged White Medium
Browns family#C0A78E
Below: Valdani P3 (Aged White Medium), a medium-light, muted brown shade with hex #C0A78E and RGB 192, 167, 142. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Valdani P3
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani P3
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 P3
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani P3
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani P3 (Aged White Medium) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani P3 (Aged White Medium) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani P3 (Aged White Medium) sits a hair from Valdani 851 (Antique Gold Light) (ΔE 2.95) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Valdani P3
Valdani threads that pair well with P3, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
ValdaniP3 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Valdani P3
Meet Valdani P3, Aged White Medium — a muted, medium-light thread in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The restrained and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to tree trunks and earth tones. Stitchers frequently choose it for animal fur and warm outlines in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani P3 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani P3 is Aged White Medium — a medium-light brown thread (hex #C0A78E, RGB 192, 167, 142). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani P3?
The closest DMC match for Valdani P3 (Aged White Medium) is DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 06 (Medium Light Driftwood, 79%) and DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light, 70%).
Which Valdani threads are close to P3?
The closest Valdani threads to P3 are 851 Antique Gold Light (ΔE 2.95), O520 Vintage Pastel (ΔE 3.01), and 146 Luminous Beige Light (ΔE 3.64). These are useful substitutes when P3 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani P3 good for?
Valdani P3 (Aged White Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with P3.
Does Valdani P3 (Aged White Medium) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like P3 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.