Madeira 2709 Antique Lavender Light
On screen, Madeira 2709 Antique Lavender Light reads as a very dark, rich purple (#2f0054). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 32 Blueberry Dark at ΔE 12.3 (loose), while Anchor offers Anchor 102 Violet Very Dark at ΔE 8.4 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2709 Antique Lavender Light
#2f0054 · RGB 47, 0, 84
Closest to Madeira 2709 in other brands
- DMC 32 Blueberry Dark ΔE 12.3 loose
- Anchor 102 Violet Very Dark ΔE 8.4 similar
- Perler Grape ΔE 16.5 loose
- Hama 07 Purple ΔE 15.2 loose
- Artkal S S22 Purple ΔE 12.4 loose
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 18.4 loose
Madeira 2709 color values
| Code | 2709 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Lavender Light |
| Hex (screen) | #2f0054 |
| RGB | 47, 0, 84 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 10.9, a* 38.0, b* -39.1 |
| HSL | 274°, 100 %, 16 % |
| Color family | Purple, 19 of 20 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 10.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 32 Blueberry Dark, ΔE 12.3 |
Madeira 2709 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2709: the best is Anchor 102 at ΔE 8.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 32 | Blueberry Dark | 12.3 | loose |
| DMC | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 12.9 | loose |
| DMC | 939 | Navy Blue Very Dark | 13.8 | loose |
| Anchor | 102 | Violet Very Dark | 8.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 134 | Blue Very Dark | 8.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 127 | Indigo | 8.9 | similar |
| Perler | Grape | code 80-15243 | 16.5 | loose |
| Perler | Dark Spruce | code 80-15261 | 16.6 | loose |
| Hama | 07 | Purple | 15.2 | loose |
| Hama | 116 | Midnight Blue | 17.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S22 | Purple | 12.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S59 | Butterfly Bush | 14.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 18.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 21.4 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2709
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2709; the nearest, Madeira 714 Violet Very Dark, sits at ΔE 6.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 714 | Violet Very Dark | #400045 | 6.6 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 2710 | Antique Lavender Medium | #4f1f73 | 8.3 | much lighter |
| 904 | Cornflower Blue Very Dark | #00155f | 8.9 | slightly more muted |
| 903 | Blue Violet Medium | #3a2a6a | 9.7 | lighter and more muted |
| 1713 | Blue Black | #15002a | 10.7 | darker and more muted |
| 914 | Royal Blue Very Dark | #152059 | 10.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 2701 | Blue Violet Dark | #000034 | 11.4 | darker and more muted |
| 713 | Violet Dark | #6a106f | 11.8 | much lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2709: lighter and darker purple steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the Madeira purple family, L* from 26 to 3.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 713 | Violet Dark | 25.5 |
| 3 lighter | 2710 | Antique Lavender Medium | 23.3 |
| 2 lighter | 903 | Blue Violet Medium | 22.3 |
| 1 lighter | 714 | Violet Very Dark | 12.7 |
| this color | 2709 | Antique Lavender Light | 10.9 |
| 1 darker | 1713 | Blue Black | 3.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2709
One strand each of Madeira 714 and Madeira 904 models at ΔE 2.5, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 714, ΔE 6.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2709 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 714 Violet Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 904 Cornflower Blue Very Dark | #2c0c53 | 2.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 2710 Antique Lavender Medium + 1 × Madeira 2701 Blue Violet Dark | #38145a | 3.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 904 Cornflower Blue Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark | #280c48 | 4.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2709
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #2f0054; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Madeira 2709
Substituting Madeira 2709 takes care: DMC 32 is much lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 12.3), and Anchor 102 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 8.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2709 is number 19 of 20 in the Madeira purple family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 714 Violet Very Dark and down to Madeira 1713 Blue Black. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2709 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 16.8:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Grape (ΔE 16.5), Hama 07 Purple (ΔE 15.2) and Artkal S S22 Purple (ΔE 12.4); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a loose stand-in at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2709?
DMC 32 Blueberry Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2709 Antique Lavender Light (ΔE 12.3, loose). Runners-up: DMC 550 (ΔE 12.9) and DMC 939 (ΔE 13.8).
What color is Madeira 2709?
Madeira 2709 Antique Lavender Light is a very dark, rich purple in the purple family: hex #2f0054, RGB 47, 0, 84, L* 10.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2709?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 714 Violet Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.6). From other brands, DMC 32 (ΔE 12.3) or Anchor 102 (ΔE 8.4). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 714 and Madeira 904 models at ΔE 2.5.
What is Madeira 2709 in Perler beads?
Perler Grape (#503b9c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 16.5 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 07 Purple (ΔE 15.2).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2709?
Anchor 102 Violet Very Dark at ΔE 8.4 (similar), then Anchor 134 at ΔE 8.8.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 714 Violet Very Dark ΔE 6.6
Madeira 2709 in other brands
- Perler Grape ΔE 16.5
- Hama 07 Purple ΔE 15.2
- Artkal S S22 Purple ΔE 12.4
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 18.4