Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light
Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light (#c9a5cb) is a light, soft purple. The closest DMC thread is DMC 210 Lavender Medium, very close at ΔE 1.8; in Anchor, use Anchor 108 Lavender Light (ΔE 3.5, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light
#c9a5cb · RGB 201, 165, 203
Closest to Madeira 801 in other brands
- DMC 210 Lavender Medium ΔE 1.8 very close
- Anchor 108 Lavender Light ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Lavender ΔE 7.2 similar
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 6.8 similar
- Artkal S SE7 Rose Quartz ΔE 4.4 close
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 7.9 similar
Madeira 801 color values
| Code | 801 |
|---|---|
| Name | Lavender Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #c9a5cb |
| RGB | 201, 165, 203 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 72.0, a* 19.8, b* -14.4 |
| HSL | 297°, 27 %, 72 % |
| Color family | Purple, 1 of 20 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 72.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 210 Lavender Medium, ΔE 1.8 |
Madeira 801 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 801: the best is DMC 210 at ΔE 1.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 210 | Lavender Medium | 1.8 | very close |
| DMC | 554 | Violet Light | 6.0 | close |
| DMC | 3836 | Grape Light | 7.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 108 | Lavender Light | 3.5 | close |
| Anchor | 95 | Violet Very Light | 3.7 | close |
| Anchor | 342 | Lilac Light | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Lavender | code 80-15182 | 7.2 | similar |
| Perler | Light Pink | code 80-19079 | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 96 | Pastel Lilac | 6.8 | similar |
| Hama | 106 | Light Lavender | 10.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | SE7 | Rose Quartz | 4.4 | close |
| Artkal S | S28 | Lily Pink | 5.1 | close |
| Nabbi | N24 | Lavender | 7.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 17.4 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 801
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 801; the nearest, Madeira 710 Mauve Very Light, sits at ΔE 9.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 710 | Mauve Very Light | #e390c2 | 9.0 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 2610 | Antique Plum Light | #d7a3af | 9.9 | slightly more muted |
| 2712 | Pink Purple Light | #e3b9c3 | 10.8 | lighter and more muted |
| 613 | Rose Light | #ec95b6 | 11.1 | more saturated |
| 807 | Antique Violet Light | #af8f9b | 11.1 | darker and more muted |
| 2612 | Dusty Violet Medium | #a495a4 | 11.3 | darker and more muted |
| 2713 | Pink Purple Medium | #be839d | 11.4 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 2711 | Antique Lavender Dark | #9888b2 | 11.8 | much darker |
Shading Madeira 801: lighter and darker purple steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira purple family, L* from 72 to 58.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| this color | 801 | Lavender Very Light | 72.0 |
| 1 darker | 2612 | Dusty Violet Medium | 63.4 |
| 2 darker | 2711 | Antique Lavender Dark | 59.4 |
| 3 darker | 711 | Violet Light | 58.8 |
| 4 darker | 802 | Lavender Light | 58.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 801
One strand each of Madeira 710 and Madeira 901 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 710, ΔE 9.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 801 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 710 Mauve Very Light + 1 × Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light | #cba2cb | 1.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 613 Rose Light + 1 × Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light | #d0a4c5 | 2.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light + 1 × Madeira 614 Rose Very Light | #d09ec5 | 3.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 801
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #c9a5cb; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (purple) | 1713 | Blue Black | 9.1:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 9.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2008 | Tan Dark | 4.5:1 |
Working with Madeira 801
DMC 210 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 801. It is a little darker, a ΔE of 1.8 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 801 is number 1 of 20 in the Madeira purple family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with Madeira 2612 Dusty Violet Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 801 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.7:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Lavender (ΔE 7.2), Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 6.8) and Artkal S SE7 Rose Quartz (ΔE 4.4); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 801?
DMC 210 Lavender Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light (ΔE 1.8, very close). Runners-up: DMC 554 (ΔE 6.0) and DMC 3836 (ΔE 7.3).
What color is Madeira 801?
Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light is a light, soft purple in the purple family: hex #c9a5cb, RGB 201, 165, 203, L* 72.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 801?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 710 Mauve Very Light is nearest (ΔE 9.0). From other brands, DMC 210 (ΔE 1.8) or Anchor 108 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 710 and Madeira 901 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Madeira 801 in Perler beads?
Perler Lavender (#af9fce) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.2 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 6.8).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 801?
Anchor 108 Lavender Light at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Anchor 95 at ΔE 3.7.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 710 Mauve Very Light ΔE 9.0
- Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light ΔE 9.9
- Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light ΔE 10.8
- Madeira 613 Rose Light ΔE 11.1
- Madeira 807 Antique Violet Light ΔE 11.1
- Madeira 2612 Dusty Violet Medium ΔE 11.3
Madeira 801 in other brands
- Anchor 108 Lavender Light ΔE 3.5
- Perler Lavender ΔE 7.2
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 6.8
- Artkal S SE7 Rose Quartz ΔE 4.4
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 7.9