V1 — Orange Blossom
Oranges family#DC902E
Valdani V1 (Orange Blossom) is a medium, vivid orange shade with hex code #DC902E and RGB values 220, 144, 46. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani V1
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 V1
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani V1
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani V1 (Orange Blossom) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani V1 (Orange Blossom) 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 V1
Valdani threads that pair well with V1, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
ValdaniV1 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Valdani V1
A medium, vivid entry in the oranges family, Valdani V1 carries the name Orange Blossom with warm tangerine tones. Its confident and warm presence shines in pumpkins and marigolds alike. Pull this thread for fall wreaths or citrus motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani V1?
Valdani V1 is called Orange Blossom. It's a medium orange shade (hex #DC902E, RGB 220, 144, 46) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani V1?
The closest DMC match for Valdani V1 (Orange Blossom) is DMC 3820 (Straw dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 783 (Topaz medium, 80%) and DMC 729 (Old Gold medium, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani V1?
The closest Valdani threads to V1 are O67 Rusty Gold (ΔE 5.8), 1313 Mango (ΔE 6.27), and 1315 Mustard Seed (ΔE 6.5). These are useful substitutes when V1 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani V1?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani V1 (Orange Blossom) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani V1 (Orange Blossom) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like V1 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.