Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light
Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light is a light gray with the screen hex #b3a9a9. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 452 Shell Gray Medium at ΔE 3.9 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 231 Rose Gray Light at ΔE 4.1 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light
#b3a9a9 · RGB 179, 169, 169
Closest to Madeira 2611 in other brands
- DMC 452 Shell Gray Medium ΔE 3.9 close
- Anchor 231 Rose Gray Light ΔE 4.1 close
- Perler Frosted Lilac ΔE 8.8 similar
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 10.8 loose
- Artkal S ST1 Transparent ΔE 5.6 close
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 8.9 similar
Madeira 2611 color values
| Code | 2611 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dusty Violet Light |
| Hex (screen) | #b3a9a9 |
| RGB | 179, 169, 169 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 70.1, a* 3.6, b* 1.3 |
| HSL | 0°, 6 %, 68 % |
| Color family | Gray, 9 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 70.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 452 Shell Gray Medium, ΔE 3.9 |
Madeira 2611 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2611: the best is DMC 452 at ΔE 3.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 452 | Shell Gray Medium | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 04 | Tin Dark | 4.9 | close |
| DMC | 318 | Steel Gray Light | 4.9 | close |
| Anchor | 231 | Rose Gray Light | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 232 | Rose Gray Medium | 6.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 398 | Gray | 6.5 | similar |
| Perler | Frosted Lilac | code 80-15267 | 8.8 | similar |
| Perler | Stone | code 80-15260 | 9.0 | similar |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 10.8 | loose |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 11.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | ST1 | Transparent | 5.6 | close |
| Artkal S | S79 | Light Gray | 7.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 8.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N06 | Tan | 12.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2611
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2611; the nearest, Madeira 1709 Blue Gray Very Light, sits at ΔE 7.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1709 | Blue Gray Very Light | #afaa9f | 7.1 | slightly more saturated |
| 1902 | Beige Gray Medium | #b3a999 | 8.3 | slightly more saturated |
| 1807 | Shell Gray Medium | #9d8f97 | 8.8 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1814 | Beaver Gray Very Light | #b2ac9c | 9.1 | slightly more saturated |
| 2612 | Dusty Violet Medium | #a495a4 | 9.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 1806 | Shell Gray Light | #a68f97 | 9.7 | darker and more saturated |
| 1803 | Steel Gray Very Light | #998c96 | 10.1 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1909 | Beige Brown Very Light | #d8bfb0 | 10.2 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2611: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira gray family, L* from 86 to 49.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | 86.3 |
| 3 lighter | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 84.0 |
| 2 lighter | 1901 | Beige Gray Light | 81.6 |
| 1 lighter | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 74.6 |
| this color | 2611 | Dusty Violet Light | 70.1 |
| 1 darker | 1807 | Shell Gray Medium | 60.8 |
| 2 darker | 1803 | Steel Gray Very Light | 59.6 |
| 3 darker | 1802 | Steel Gray Light | 55.0 |
| 4 darker | 1808 | Shell Gray Dark | 49.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2611
One strand each of Madeira 1910 and Madeira 1710 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1709, ΔE 7.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2611 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1910 Beige Brown Light + 1 × Madeira 1710 Dusty Blue Light | #b7acac | 1.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light + 1 × Madeira 1911 Beige Brown Medium | #ada3a3 | 1.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 1806 Shell Gray Light + 1 × Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light | #bbb0af | 2.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2611
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #b3a9a9; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (gray) | 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | 5.6:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 9.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2602 | Coffee Brown Light | 4.6:1 |
How to use Madeira 2611
Substituting Madeira 2611 takes care: DMC 452 is a little lighter (ΔE 3.9), and Anchor 231 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2611 is number 9 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light and down to Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2611 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.2:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Frosted Lilac (ΔE 8.8), Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 10.8) and Artkal S ST1 Transparent (ΔE 5.6); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2611?
DMC 452 Shell Gray Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light (ΔE 3.9, close). Runners-up: DMC 04 (ΔE 4.9) and DMC 318 (ΔE 4.9).
What color is Madeira 2611?
Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light is a light gray in the gray family: hex #b3a9a9, RGB 179, 169, 169, L* 70.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2611?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1709 Blue Gray Very Light is nearest (ΔE 7.1). From other brands, DMC 452 (ΔE 3.9) or Anchor 231 (ΔE 4.1). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1910 and Madeira 1710 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is Madeira 2611 in Perler beads?
Perler Frosted Lilac (#cdb7c3) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 10.8).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2611?
Anchor 231 Rose Gray Light at ΔE 4.1 (close), then Anchor 232 at ΔE 6.2.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 2611 in other brands
- Perler Frosted Lilac ΔE 8.8
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 10.8
- Artkal S ST1 Transparent ΔE 5.6
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 8.9