Madeira 714 Violet Very Dark
On screen, Madeira 714 Violet Very Dark reads as a very dark, rich purple (#400045). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 550 Violet Very Dark at ΔE 7.5 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 102 Violet Very Dark at ΔE 2.2 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 714 Violet Very Dark
#400045 · RGB 64, 0, 69
Closest to Madeira 714 in other brands
- DMC 550 Violet Very Dark ΔE 7.5 similar
- Anchor 102 Violet Very Dark ΔE 2.2 very close
- Perler Eggplant ΔE 14.9 loose
- Hama 07 Purple ΔE 15.8 loose
- Artkal S S22 Purple ΔE 14.4 loose
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 18.9 loose
Madeira 714 color values
| Code | 714 |
|---|---|
| Name | Violet Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #400045 |
| RGB | 64, 0, 69 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 12.7, a* 37.4, b* -25.5 |
| HSL | 296°, 100 %, 14 % |
| Color family | Purple, 18 of 20 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 12.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 550 Violet Very Dark, ΔE 7.5 |
Madeira 714 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 714: the best is Anchor 102 at ΔE 2.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 7.5 | similar |
| DMC | 35 | Fuschia Very Dark | 9.0 | similar |
| DMC | 327 | Violet Dark | 12.7 | loose |
| Anchor | 102 | Violet Very Dark | 2.2 | very close |
| Anchor | 101 | Violet Dark | 5.6 | close |
| Anchor | 112 | Lavender Dark | 10.7 | loose |
| Perler | Eggplant | code 80-15248 | 14.9 | loose |
| Perler | Mulberry | code 80-15258 | 18.2 | loose |
| Hama | 07 | Purple | 15.8 | loose |
| Hama | 108 | Aubergine | 16.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S22 | Purple | 14.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S59 | Butterfly Bush | 16.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 18.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 21.8 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 714
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 714; the nearest, Madeira 2709 Antique Lavender Light, sits at ΔE 6.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2709 | Antique Lavender Light | #2f0054 | 6.6 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 2710 | Antique Lavender Medium | #4f1f73 | 9.6 | lighter and more saturated |
| 713 | Violet Dark | #6a106f | 9.7 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 805 | Purple | #690049 | 9.9 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1713 | Blue Black | #15002a | 11.4 | darker and more muted |
| 2607 | Antique Plum Very Dark | #3a001f | 11.4 | a little darker and more muted |
| 2714 | Pink Purple Dark | #731f62 | 11.5 | much lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2608 | Antique Plum Dark | #4f002a | 11.5 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading Madeira 714: lighter and darker purple steps
4 lighter steps and 2 darker steps from the Madeira purple family, L* from 28 to 3.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2714 | Pink Purple Dark | 28.1 |
| 3 lighter | 713 | Violet Dark | 25.5 |
| 2 lighter | 2710 | Antique Lavender Medium | 23.3 |
| 1 lighter | 805 | Purple | 21.9 |
| this color | 714 | Violet Very Dark | 12.7 |
| 1 darker | 2709 | Antique Lavender Light | 10.9 |
| 2 darker | 1713 | Blue Black | 3.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 714
One strand each of Madeira 2709 and Madeira 2608 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2709, ΔE 6.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 714 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2709 Antique Lavender Light + 1 × Madeira 2608 Antique Plum Dark | #410043 | 0.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 904 Cornflower Blue Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark | #3f0c48 | 2.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 904 Cornflower Blue Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 514 Garnet Very Dark | #440c48 | 2.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 714
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #400045; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (purple) | 801 | Lavender Very Light | 7.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 15.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2103 | Hazelnut Brown Light | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 714
Substituting Madeira 714 takes care: DMC 550 is lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 7.5), and Anchor 102 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 2.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 714 is number 18 of 20 in the Madeira purple family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 805 Purple and down to Madeira 2709 Antique Lavender Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 714 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 16.1:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Eggplant (ΔE 14.9), Hama 07 Purple (ΔE 15.8) and Artkal S S22 Purple (ΔE 14.4); 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 714?
DMC 550 Violet Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 714 Violet Very Dark (ΔE 7.5, similar). Runners-up: DMC 35 (ΔE 9.0) and DMC 327 (ΔE 12.7).
What color is Madeira 714?
Madeira 714 Violet Very Dark is a very dark, rich purple in the purple family: hex #400045, RGB 64, 0, 69, L* 12.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 714?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2709 Antique Lavender Light is nearest (ΔE 6.6). From other brands, DMC 550 (ΔE 7.5) or Anchor 102 (ΔE 2.2). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2709 and Madeira 2608 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is Madeira 714 in Perler beads?
Perler Eggplant (#6f3255) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 14.9 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 07 Purple (ΔE 15.8).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 714?
Anchor 102 Violet Very Dark at ΔE 2.2 (very close), then Anchor 101 at ΔE 5.6.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 714 in other brands
- Perler Eggplant ΔE 14.9
- Hama 07 Purple ΔE 15.8
- Artkal S S22 Purple ΔE 14.4
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 18.9