V11 — Amsterdam's Tulips
Reds family#FD6660
Looking up Valdani V11? It's Amsterdam's Tulips, a medium-light red shade (#FD6660 / RGB 253, 102, 96). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani V11
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 V11
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani V11
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani V11 (Amsterdam's Tulips) 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 V11 (Amsterdam's Tulips) 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 V11
Valdani threads that pair well with V11, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniV11 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani V11
Amsterdam's Tulips (catalog code Valdani V11) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade from the reds family with true red tones. Expect a fresh and confident look that suits hearts, holiday designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching bold accents or berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani V11?
Valdani V11 is called Amsterdam's Tulips. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #FD6660, RGB 253, 102, 96) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani V11?
The closest DMC match for Valdani V11 (Amsterdam's Tulips) is DMC 352 (Coral light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3340 (Apricot medium, 67%) and DMC 3706 (Melon medium, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani V11?
The closest Valdani threads to V11 are 72 Peach Orange (ΔE 9.32), S304 Coral Glow (ΔE 9.46), and 71 Peach Rose (ΔE 11.27). These are useful substitutes when V11 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani V11?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani V11 (Amsterdam's Tulips) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani V11 (Amsterdam's Tulips) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, V11 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.