Madeira 808 Antique Mauve Light
Madeira 808 Antique Mauve Light (#dcb6b8) is a light, muted beige. The closest DMC thread is DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light, very close at ΔE 2.9; in Anchor, use Anchor 49 China Rose Light (ΔE 4.8, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 808 Antique Mauve Light
#dcb6b8 · RGB 220, 182, 184
Closest to Madeira 808 in other brands
- DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light ΔE 2.9 very close
- Anchor 49 China Rose Light ΔE 4.8 close
- Perler Peach ΔE 4.1 close
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 8.7 similar
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 5.5 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 4.8 close
Madeira 808 color values
| Code | 808 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Mauve Light |
| Hex (screen) | #dcb6b8 |
| RGB | 220, 182, 184 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 77.4, a* 14.0, b* 4.1 |
| HSL | 357°, 35 %, 79 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 10 of 15 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 77.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light, ΔE 2.9 |
Madeira 808 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 808: the best is DMC 778 at ΔE 2.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 778 | Antique Mauve Very Light | 2.9 | very close |
| DMC | 3727 | Antique Mauve Light | 4.8 | close |
| DMC | 224 | Shell Pink Very Light | 5.3 | close |
| Anchor | 49 | China Rose Light | 4.8 | close |
| Anchor | 968 | Wineberry Light | 5.2 | close |
| Anchor | 1020 | Peony Very Light | 5.6 | close |
| Perler | Peach | code 80-19033 | 4.1 | close |
| Perler | Carnation Pink | code 80-15276 | 5.6 | close |
| Hama | 95 | Pastel Rose | 8.7 | similar |
| Hama | 26 | Matt Rose | 9.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 5.5 | close |
| Artkal S | SG2 | Glow Pink | 6.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 4.8 | close |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 11.3 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 808
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 808; the nearest, Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light, sits at ΔE 3.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2712 | Pink Purple Light | #e3b9c3 | 3.5 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 814 | Shell Pink Light | #f7cfce | 6.3 | lighter |
| 2610 | Antique Plum Light | #d7a3af | 6.5 | darker and more saturated |
| 502 | Baby Pink Light | #fdc8cd | 6.6 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 304 | Coral Light | #f5b1b1 | 7.0 | more saturated |
| 305 | Coral Very Light | #eac9bf | 7.1 | lighter |
| 608 | Plum Pale | #fad5d8 | 7.4 | lighter |
| 501 | Baby Pink Very Light | #fad1ca | 7.5 | lighter |
Shading Madeira 808: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira beige and tan family, L* from 87 to 70.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 501 | Baby Pink Very Light | 87.1 |
| 3 lighter | 814 | Shell Pink Light | 86.4 |
| 2 lighter | 305 | Coral Very Light | 83.5 |
| 1 lighter | 1909 | Beige Brown Very Light | 79.0 |
| this color | 808 | Antique Mauve Light | 77.4 |
| 1 darker | 2109 | Drab Brown Light | 75.5 |
| 2 darker | 1910 | Beige Brown Light | 75.5 |
| 3 darker | 1814 | Beaver Gray Very Light | 70.4 |
| 4 darker | 1902 | Beige Gray Medium | 69.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 808
One strand each of Madeira 501 and Madeira 807 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2712, ΔE 3.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 808 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 501 Baby Pink Very Light + 1 × Madeira 807 Antique Violet Light | #d9b4b4 | 1.1 |
| 1 × Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light + 1 × Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light | #dcb9bc | 1.1 |
| 1 × Madeira 814 Shell Pink Light + 1 × Madeira 807 Antique Violet Light | #d7b3b7 | 1.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 808
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #dcb6b8; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 11.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1614 | Sage Green Dark | 4.5:1 |
Working with Madeira 808
DMC 778 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 808. It is slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.9 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 808 is number 10 of 15 in the Madeira beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1909 Beige Brown Very Light and down to Madeira 2109 Drab Brown Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 808 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 11.4:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Peach (ΔE 4.1), Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 8.7) and Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun (ΔE 5.5); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 808?
DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 808 Antique Mauve Light (ΔE 2.9, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3727 (ΔE 4.8) and DMC 224 (ΔE 5.3).
What color is Madeira 808?
Madeira 808 Antique Mauve Light is a light, muted beige in the beige and tan family: hex #dcb6b8, RGB 220, 182, 184, L* 77.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 808?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light is nearest (ΔE 3.5). From other brands, DMC 778 (ΔE 2.9) or Anchor 49 (ΔE 4.8). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 501 and Madeira 807 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is Madeira 808 in Perler beads?
Perler Peach (#e9bfb9) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.1 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 8.7).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 808?
Anchor 49 China Rose Light at ΔE 4.8 (close), then Anchor 968 at ΔE 5.2.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light ΔE 3.5
- Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light ΔE 6.5
- Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light ΔE 6.6
- Madeira 305 Coral Very Light ΔE 7.1
- Madeira 608 Plum Pale ΔE 7.4
Madeira 808 in other brands
- DMC 778 Antique Mauve Very Light ΔE 2.9
- Perler Peach ΔE 4.1
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 8.7
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 5.5
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 4.8