Valdani Perle Cotton

V3 — Plum light

Pinks family

Valdani V3 — Plum light — has hex #BF3D8F and RGB 191, 61, 143. This medium, vivid 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.

Hex
#BF3D8F
RGB
191, 61, 143
HSL
322°, 52%, 49%
Lab
47.5, 59.5, -17.2
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
52%
Rich
Hue
322°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Valdani V3

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Valdani V3 Plum light

Sullivans

Plum Light 45352 67% Approx
Mauve Medium 45357 55% Fair
Antique Mauve Medium 45057 54% Fair
Mauve 45356 46% Fair
Cyclamen Pink 45402 45% Fair

Crescent Colours

Jelly Roll 098 56% Fair
Pickled Beets 148 47% Fair
Lavender Louise 037 45% Fair
Cerise 008 40% Fair
Prickly Pear 025 34% Fair

Similar Valdani Colors to V3

Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Valdani V3 Plum light
Violet Valdani 79 Noticeable ΔE 9.48 Mauve Valdani 54 Noticeable ΔE 10.02 Grape light Valdani 881A Noticeable ΔE 11.93 Cranberry dark Valdani M14 Noticeable ΔE 13.13 Plum very light Valdani 52 Noticeable ΔE 13.25 Plum medium Valdani 50 Noticeable ΔE 13.48 Rose Valdani O520 Noticeable ΔE 14.37 Shell Pink light Valdani 160 Noticeable ΔE 15.97

Working with Valdani V3

On white fabric
4.9:1
On dark fabric
4.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
magenta

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Valdani V3 (Plum light) 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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
V3
24 Christmas Green bright
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
V3
M66 Raspberry medium 79 Violet
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
V3
JP8 Moss Green O550 Turquoise dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
V3
50 Plum medium 52 Plum very light 557 Cranberry very light

Pinks Family

Valdani V3 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

V3 Plum light V3 1222 Lavender medium 1222 881 Violet light 881 52 Plum very light 52 8101 Antique Violet light 8101 881A Grape light 881A 54 Mauve 54 79 Violet 79 M14 Cranberry dark M14 8102 Antique Violet medium 8102 H208 Grape medium H208

About Valdani V3

Meet Valdani V3, Plum light — a vivid, medium thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is vibrant and steady, 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 Plum light — a medium pink thread (hex #BF3D8F, RGB 191, 61, 143). 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 (Plum light) is DMC 3607 (Plum light) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink, 64%) and DMC 718 (Plum, 57%).

Which Valdani threads are close to V3?

The closest Valdani threads to V3 are 79 Violet (ΔE 9.48), 54 Mauve (ΔE 10.02), and 881A Grape light (ΔE 11.93). These are useful substitutes when V3 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Valdani V3 good for?

Valdani V3 (Plum light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its medium 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 (Plum light) 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.

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