V3 — Fuchsia Love
Pinks family#7E2C4F
Valdani V3 — Fuchsia Love — has hex #7E2C4F and RGB 126, 44, 79. This medium-dark, moderately saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Valdani V3
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani V3
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 V3
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani V3
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani V3 (Fuchsia Love) 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 V3
Valdani threads that pair well with V3, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
ValdaniV3 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani V3
Meet Valdani V3, Fuchsia Love — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is rich and grounded, making it a popular choice for baby projects and peony petals. It pairs nicely in designs that call for flamingo designs or tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani V3 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani V3 is Fuchsia Love — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #7E2C4F, RGB 126, 44, 79). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani V3?
The closest DMC match for Valdani V3 (Fuchsia Love) is DMC 3803 (Mauve medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 917 (Plum medium, 75%) and DMC 915 (Plum dark, 69%).
Which Valdani threads are close to V3?
The closest Valdani threads to V3 are 82 Light Lilac (ΔE 5.78), O82 Dahlia Dance (ΔE 7.04), and 883 Distant Mauve Dark (ΔE 8.28). These are useful substitutes when V3 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani V3 good for?
Valdani V3 (Fuchsia Love) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with V3.
Does Valdani V3 (Fuchsia Love) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like V3 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.