V106 — Antique Golds
Yellows family#C2A315
Valdani V106 (Antique Golds) is a medium, highly saturated yellow shade with hex code #C2A315 and RGB values 194, 163, 21. 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 V106
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 V106
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani V106
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Valdani V106 (Antique Golds) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani V106 (Antique Golds) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Valdani V106
Valdani threads that pair well with V106, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
ValdaniV106 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Valdani V106
Valdani V106 is the floss known as Antique Golds: a highly saturated, medium member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its rich and lively presence shines in warm backgrounds and golden accents alike. Pull this thread for stars or honey themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani V106 look like?
Valdani V106 (Antique Golds) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #C2A315 and RGB 194, 163, 21. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani V106?
The closest DMC match for Valdani V106 (Antique Golds) is DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 66%) and DMC 18 (Yellow Plum, 61%).
What Valdani colors are similar to V106?
The closest Valdani threads to V106 are M28 Harvest (ΔE 6.19), M81 Backyard Honeycomb (ΔE 8.37), and 13 Rusty Orange (ΔE 8.5). These are useful substitutes when V106 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani V106?
Reach for Valdani V106 (Antique Golds) when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to V106.
Does Valdani V106 (Antique Golds) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like V106 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.