Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark
Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark (#886e88) is a medium, soft purple. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3041 Antique Violet Medium at ΔE 6.5 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 871 Amethyst Medium Light at ΔE 5.6 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark
#886e88 · RGB 136, 110, 136
Closest to Madeira 2613 in other brands
- DMC 3041 Antique Violet Medium ΔE 6.5 similar
- Anchor 871 Amethyst Medium Light ΔE 5.6 close
- Perler Orchid ΔE 11.2 loose
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 13.5 loose
- Artkal S SE8 Mauve ΔE 9.9 similar
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 17.8 loose
Madeira 2613 color values
| Code | 2613 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dusty Violet Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #886e88 |
| RGB | 136, 110, 136 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 49.7, a* 15.1, b* -10.4 |
| HSL | 300°, 11 %, 48 % |
| Color family | Purple, 8 of 20 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 49.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3041 Antique Violet Medium, ΔE 6.5 |
Madeira 2613 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2613: the best is Anchor 871 at ΔE 5.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3041 | Antique Violet Medium | 6.5 | similar |
| DMC | 3835 | Grape Medium | 7.0 | similar |
| DMC | 3746 | Blue Violet Dark | 8.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 871 | Amethyst Medium Light | 5.6 | close |
| Anchor | 109 | Lavender Medium Light | 10.4 | loose |
| Anchor | 872 | Amethyst Medium | 11.2 | loose |
| Perler | Orchid | code 80-15210 | 11.2 | loose |
| Perler | Plum | code 80-19060 | 11.4 | loose |
| Hama | 96 | Pastel Lilac | 13.5 | loose |
| Hama | 111 | Dark Blush | 15.5 | loose |
| Artkal S | SE8 | Mauve | 9.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | ST6 | Transparent Purple | 11.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 17.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 18.4 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2613
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2613; the nearest, Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark, sits at ΔE 7.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 | Shell Gray Dark | #846f77 | 7.1 | more muted |
| 1801 | Steel Gray Medium | #6c626c | 10.6 | darker and more muted |
| 2711 | Antique Lavender Dark | #9888b2 | 11.2 | lighter and more saturated |
| 802 | Lavender Light | #af7bb1 | 11.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1714 | Steel Gray Dark | #615869 | 12.1 | darker and more muted |
| 1802 | Steel Gray Light | #86828b | 12.1 | lighter and more muted |
| 1803 | Steel Gray Very Light | #998c96 | 12.3 | lighter and more muted |
| 902 | Blue Violet Light | #7073a9 | 13.2 | more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2613: lighter and darker purple steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira purple family, L* from 59 to 33.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2711 | Antique Lavender Dark | 59.4 |
| 3 lighter | 711 | Violet Light | 58.8 |
| 2 lighter | 802 | Lavender Light | 58.5 |
| 1 lighter | 803 | Lavender Dark | 53.0 |
| this color | 2613 | Dusty Violet Dark | 49.7 |
| 1 darker | 1714 | Steel Gray Dark | 38.8 |
| 2 darker | 804 | Lavender Very Dark | 35.0 |
| 3 darker | 712 | Violet Medium | 32.9 |
| 4 darker | 2614 | Dusty Violet Very Dark | 32.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2613
One strand each of Madeira 902 and Madeira 2601 models at ΔE 1.9, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1808, ΔE 7.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2613 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 902 Blue Violet Light + 1 × Madeira 2601 Coffee Brown Very Light | #86718c | 1.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 2711 Antique Lavender Dark + 1 × Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark | #86718e | 2.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 902 Blue Violet Light + 1 × Madeira 1912 Beige Brown Dark | #85728b | 2.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2613
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #886e88; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (purple) | 1713 | Blue Black | 4.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 4.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2004 | Black Brown | 3.8:1 |
Working with Madeira 2613
Substituting Madeira 2613 takes care: DMC 3041 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 6.5), and Anchor 871 is a little darker (ΔE 5.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2613 is number 8 of 20 in the Madeira purple family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 803 Lavender Dark and down to Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2613 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 4.6:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (4.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Orchid (ΔE 11.2), Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 13.5) and Artkal S SE8 Mauve (ΔE 9.9); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2613?
DMC 3041 Antique Violet Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark (ΔE 6.5, similar). Runners-up: DMC 3835 (ΔE 7.0) and DMC 3746 (ΔE 8.3).
What color is Madeira 2613?
Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark is a medium, soft purple in the purple family: hex #886e88, RGB 136, 110, 136, L* 49.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2613?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark is nearest (ΔE 7.1). From other brands, DMC 3041 (ΔE 6.5) or Anchor 871 (ΔE 5.6). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 902 and Madeira 2601 models at ΔE 1.9.
What is Madeira 2613 in Perler beads?
Perler Orchid (#b1628e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.2 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 13.5).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2613?
Anchor 871 Amethyst Medium Light at ΔE 5.6 (close), then Anchor 109 at ΔE 10.4.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark ΔE 7.1
- Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium ΔE 10.6
- Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark ΔE 12.1
- Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light ΔE 12.1
Madeira 2613 in other brands
- Perler Orchid ΔE 11.2
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 13.5
- Artkal S SE8 Mauve ΔE 9.9
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 17.8