V60 — Pinks & Purples
Pinks family#995671
Valdani V60 (Pinks & Purples) is a medium, muted pink shade with hex code #995671 and RGB values 153, 86, 113. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani V60
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 V60
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani V60
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 V60 (Pinks & Purples) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani V60 (Pinks & Purples) sits a hair from Valdani M27 (Hawaiian Orchid) (ΔE 1.49) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Valdani V60
Valdani threads that pair well with V60, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
ValdaniV60 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani V60
Known as Pinks & Purples, Valdani V60 is a medium, muted shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a restrained and earthy presence to projects featuring tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs. Look for it in charts that feature rose buds or florals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani V60 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani V60 is Pinks & Purples — a medium pink thread (hex #995671, RGB 153, 86, 113). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani V60?
The closest DMC match for Valdani V60 (Pinks & Purples) is DMC 3687 (Mauve) with a 61% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 60%) and DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark, 58%).
Which Valdani threads are close to V60?
The closest Valdani threads to V60 are M27 Hawaiian Orchid (ΔE 1.49), V16 Violette Di Parma (ΔE 4.24), and M1 Strawberry Cream (ΔE 4.64). These are useful substitutes when V60 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani V60 good for?
Valdani V60 (Pinks & Purples) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. 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 V60.
Does Valdani V60 (Pinks & Purples) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, V60 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.