Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark
Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark (#705357) is a dark, muted red. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark at ΔE 3.8 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 872 Amethyst Medium at ΔE 8.3 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark
#705357 · RGB 112, 83, 87
Closest to Madeira 806 in other brands
- DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark ΔE 3.8 close
- Anchor 872 Amethyst Medium ΔE 8.3 similar
- Perler Brown ΔE 6.8 similar
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 6.4 similar
- Artkal S S148 Mocha ΔE 7.1 similar
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 9.7 similar
Madeira 806 color values
| Code | 806 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Violet Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #705357 |
| RGB | 112, 83, 87 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 38.4, a* 12.7, b* 2.4 |
| HSL | 352°, 15 %, 38 % |
| Color family | Red, 44 of 74 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 38.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark, ΔE 3.8 |
Madeira 806 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 806: the best is DMC 3740 at ΔE 3.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3740 | Antique Violet Dark | 3.8 | close |
| DMC | 3860 | Cocoa | 6.0 | similar |
| DMC | 779 | Cocoa Dark | 6.7 | similar |
| Anchor | 872 | Amethyst Medium | 8.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 871 | Amethyst Medium Light | 8.7 | similar |
| Anchor | 233 | Rose Gray | 10.2 | loose |
| Perler | Brown | code 80-19012 | 6.8 | similar |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 9.1 | similar |
| Hama | 111 | Dark Blush | 6.4 | similar |
| Hama | 118 | Maroon Red | 13.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S148 | Mocha | 7.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 8.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 9.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 9.7 | similar |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 806
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 806; the nearest, Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium, sits at ΔE 9.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1801 | Steel Gray Medium | #6c626c | 9.0 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1913 | Beige Brown Very Dark | #765141 | 9.7 | more saturated |
| 1714 | Steel Gray Dark | #615869 | 9.7 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 2614 | Dusty Violet Very Dark | #5e445e | 10.4 | darker and more saturated |
| 1808 | Shell Gray Dark | #846f77 | 10.6 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1809 | Shell Gray Very Dark | #4f4543 | 10.9 | darker and more muted |
| 2311 | Peach Flesh Very Dark | #7f373f | 11.8 | darker and more saturated |
| 2601 | Coffee Brown Very Light | #996e64 | 13.4 | much lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 806: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira red family, L* from 51 to 18.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 812 | Shell Pink Medium | 50.8 |
| 3 lighter | 402 | Terracotta Medium Light | 45.6 |
| 2 lighter | 604 | Plum | 41.5 |
| 1 lighter | 703 | Cerise Dark | 39.5 |
| this color | 806 | Antique Violet Dark | 38.4 |
| 1 darker | 603 | Plum Medium | 34.3 |
| 2 darker | 2311 | Peach Flesh Very Dark | 33.1 |
| 3 darker | 810 | Antique Mauve Dark | 29.7 |
| 4 darker | 1810 | Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark | 17.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 806
One strand each of Madeira 1808 and Madeira 2007 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1801, ΔE 9.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 806 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark + 1 × Madeira 2007 Tan Very Dark | #6f5459 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium + 1 × Madeira 2008 Tan Dark | #6d4f51 | 1.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark | #6c5558 | 2.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 806
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #705357; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with Madeira 806
Substituting Madeira 806 takes care: DMC 3740 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.8), and Anchor 872 is more saturated (ΔE 8.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 806 is number 44 of 74 in the Madeira red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 703 Cerise Dark and down to Madeira 603 Plum Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 806 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Brown (ΔE 6.8), Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 6.4) and Artkal S S148 Mocha (ΔE 7.1); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 806?
DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark (ΔE 3.8, close). Runners-up: DMC 3860 (ΔE 6.0) and DMC 779 (ΔE 6.7).
What color is Madeira 806?
Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark is a dark, muted red in the red family: hex #705357, RGB 112, 83, 87, L* 38.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 806?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium is nearest (ΔE 9.0). From other brands, DMC 3740 (ΔE 3.8) or Anchor 872 (ΔE 8.3). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1808 and Madeira 2007 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Madeira 806 in Perler beads?
Perler Brown (#674c44) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 6.4).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 806?
Anchor 872 Amethyst Medium at ΔE 8.3 (similar), then Anchor 871 at ΔE 8.7.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium ΔE 9.0
- Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 9.7
- Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark ΔE 9.7
- Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark ΔE 10.6
- Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark ΔE 10.9
- Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark ΔE 11.8
Madeira 806 in other brands
- DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark ΔE 3.8
- Perler Brown ΔE 6.8
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 6.4
- Artkal S S148 Mocha ΔE 7.1
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 9.7