S304 — Coral Glow
Reds family#F09185
Valdani S304 (Coral Glow) is a light, vivid red shade with hex code #F09185 and RGB values 240, 145, 133. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani S304
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 S304
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani S304
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Valdani S304 (Coral Glow) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani S304 (Coral Glow) 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 S304
Valdani threads that pair well with S304, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniS304 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani S304
Known as Coral Glow, Valdani S304 is a light, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with true red tones. This thread brings a gentle and clear presence to projects featuring bold accents or berries. Look for it in charts that feature valentines or poppies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani S304 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani S304 is Coral Glow — a light red thread (hex #F09185, RGB 240, 145, 133). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani S304?
The closest DMC match for Valdani S304 (Coral Glow) is DMC 353 (Peach) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 70%) and DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light, 70%).
Which Valdani threads are close to S304?
The closest Valdani threads to S304 are 71 Peach Rose (ΔE 4.68), JP5 Nantucket Rose (ΔE 8.43), and V11 Amsterdam's Tulips (ΔE 9.46). These are useful substitutes when S304 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani S304 good for?
Valdani S304 (Coral Glow) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with S304.
Does Valdani S304 (Coral Glow) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, S304 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.