Madeira 2612 Dusty Violet Medium
On screen, Madeira 2612 Dusty Violet Medium reads as a medium, muted purple (#a495a4). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light at ΔE 5.4 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light at ΔE 4.3 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2612 Dusty Violet Medium
#a495a4 · RGB 164, 149, 164
Closest to Madeira 2612 in other brands
- DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light ΔE 5.4 close
- Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Stone ΔE 7.9 similar
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 7.5 similar
- Artkal S S07 Gray ΔE 10.3 loose
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 13.7 loose
Madeira 2612 color values
| Code | 2612 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dusty Violet Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #a495a4 |
| RGB | 164, 149, 164 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 63.4, a* 8.3, b* -5.8 |
| HSL | 300°, 8 %, 61 % |
| Color family | Purple, 2 of 20 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 63.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light, ΔE 5.4 |
Madeira 2612 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2612: the best is Anchor 870 at ΔE 4.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3042 | Antique Violet Light | 5.4 | close |
| DMC | 155 | Blue Violet Medium Dark | 8.4 | similar |
| DMC | 3836 | Grape Light | 8.5 | similar |
| Anchor | 870 | Amethyst Medium Light | 4.3 | close |
| Anchor | 869 | Amethyst Light | 8.7 | similar |
| Anchor | 232 | Rose Gray Medium | 8.7 | similar |
| Perler | Stone | code 80-15260 | 7.9 | similar |
| Perler | Thistle | code 80-15251 | 8.3 | similar |
| Hama | 96 | Pastel Lilac | 7.5 | similar |
| Hama | 112 | Blush | 12.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S07 | Gray | 10.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S33 | Maverick | 11.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N24 | Lavender | 13.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 16.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2612
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2612; the nearest, Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium, sits at ΔE 3.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1807 | Shell Gray Medium | #9d8f97 | 3.7 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 1803 | Steel Gray Very Light | #998c96 | 3.9 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 1806 | Shell Gray Light | #a68f97 | 4.4 | a little darker |
| 807 | Antique Violet Light | #af8f9b | 6.0 | slightly more saturated |
| 2611 | Dusty Violet Light | #b3a9a9 | 9.2 | lighter and more muted |
| 1802 | Steel Gray Light | #86828b | 9.3 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 2711 | Antique Lavender Dark | #9888b2 | 9.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 801 | Lavender Very Light | #c9a5cb | 11.3 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2612: lighter and darker purple steps
1 lighter step and 4 darker steps from the Madeira purple family, L* from 72 to 50.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2612
One strand each of Madeira 2711 and Madeira 1902 models at ΔE 2.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1807, ΔE 3.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2612 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2711 Antique Lavender Dark + 1 × Madeira 1902 Beige Gray Medium | #a69aa6 | 2.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 2711 Antique Lavender Dark + 1 × Madeira 1709 Blue Gray Very Light | #a49aa9 | 2.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light + 1 × Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark | #9f8f9a | 2.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2612
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a495a4; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (purple) | 1713 | Blue Black | 7.0:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 7.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 2612
Substituting Madeira 2612 takes care: DMC 3042 is a little lighter (ΔE 5.4), and Anchor 870 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2612 is number 2 of 20 in the Madeira purple family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light and down to Madeira 2711 Antique Lavender Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2612 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 7.4:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Stone (ΔE 7.9), Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 7.5) and Artkal S S07 Gray (ΔE 10.3); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2612?
DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2612 Dusty Violet Medium (ΔE 5.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 155 (ΔE 8.4) and DMC 3836 (ΔE 8.5).
What color is Madeira 2612?
Madeira 2612 Dusty Violet Medium is a medium, muted purple in the purple family: hex #a495a4, RGB 164, 149, 164, L* 63.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2612?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium is nearest (ΔE 3.7). From other brands, DMC 3042 (ΔE 5.4) or Anchor 870 (ΔE 4.3). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2711 and Madeira 1902 models at ΔE 2.2.
What is Madeira 2612 in Perler beads?
Perler Stone (#988c8c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 7.5).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2612?
Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light at ΔE 4.3 (close), then Anchor 869 at ΔE 8.7.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium ΔE 3.7
- Madeira 807 Antique Violet Light ΔE 6.0
- Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light ΔE 9.2
- Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light ΔE 9.3
- Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light ΔE 11.3
Madeira 2612 in other brands
- Perler Stone ΔE 7.9
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 7.5
- Artkal S S07 Gray ΔE 10.3
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 13.7