Madeira 807 Antique Violet Light
On screen, Madeira 807 Antique Violet Light reads as a medium, muted pink (#af8f9b). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light at ΔE 4.4 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light at ΔE 4.5 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 807 Antique Violet Light
#af8f9b · RGB 175, 143, 155
Closest to Madeira 807 in other brands
- DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light ΔE 4.4 close
- Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light ΔE 4.5 close
- Perler Stone ΔE 9.6 similar
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 5.6 close
- Artkal S S129 Rosebud Pink ΔE 9.2 similar
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 14.4 loose
Madeira 807 color values
| Code | 807 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Violet Light |
| Hex (screen) | #af8f9b |
| RGB | 175, 143, 155 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 62.6, a* 14.0, b* -1.8 |
| HSL | 338°, 17 %, 62 % |
| Color family | Pink, 25 of 26 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 62.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light, ΔE 4.4 |
Madeira 807 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 807: the best is DMC 3042 at ΔE 4.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3042 | Antique Violet Light | 4.4 | close |
| DMC | 3836 | Grape Light | 5.1 | close |
| DMC | 3861 | Cocoa Light | 8.9 | similar |
| Anchor | 870 | Amethyst Medium Light | 4.5 | close |
| Anchor | 1016 | Antique Mauve Light | 8.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 969 | Wineberry Medium | 8.8 | similar |
| Perler | Stone | code 80-15260 | 9.6 | similar |
| Perler | Twilight Plum | code 80-15265 | 10.7 | loose |
| Hama | 96 | Pastel Lilac | 5.6 | close |
| Hama | 112 | Blush | 8.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S129 | Rosebud Pink | 9.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | SP4 | Pearlescent Pink | 10.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 14.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N24 | Lavender | 15.8 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 807
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 807; the nearest, Madeira 1806 Shell Gray Light, sits at ΔE 3.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1806 | Shell Gray Light | #a68f97 | 3.4 | slightly more muted |
| 2612 | Dusty Violet Medium | #a495a4 | 6.0 | slightly more muted |
| 1807 | Shell Gray Medium | #9d8f97 | 6.7 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1803 | Steel Gray Very Light | #998c96 | 7.1 | a little darker and more muted |
| 2713 | Pink Purple Medium | #be839d | 7.6 | more saturated |
| 2610 | Antique Plum Light | #d7a3af | 9.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 801 | Lavender Very Light | #c9a5cb | 11.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 809 | Antique Mauve Medium | #ba737e | 11.2 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 807: lighter and darker pink steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Madeira pink family, L* from 79 to 63.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 807
One strand each of Madeira 2610 and Madeira 1802 models at ΔE 1.7, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1806, ΔE 3.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 807 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light + 1 × Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light | #b4949e | 1.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light + 1 × Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark | #b48c96 | 2.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium + 1 × Madeira 2713 Pink Purple Medium | #af899a | 2.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 807
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #af8f9b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Madeira 807
Substituting Madeira 807 takes care: DMC 3042 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.4), and Anchor 870 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 4.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 807 is number 25 of 26 in the Madeira pink family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Madeira 710 Mauve Very Light is the next one up. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 807 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 7.2:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Stone (ΔE 9.6), Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 5.6) and Artkal S S129 Rosebud Pink (ΔE 9.2); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 807?
DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 807 Antique Violet Light (ΔE 4.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 3836 (ΔE 5.1) and DMC 3861 (ΔE 8.9).
What color is Madeira 807?
Madeira 807 Antique Violet Light is a medium, muted pink in the pink family: hex #af8f9b, RGB 175, 143, 155, L* 62.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 807?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1806 Shell Gray Light is nearest (ΔE 3.4). From other brands, DMC 3042 (ΔE 4.4) or Anchor 870 (ΔE 4.5). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2610 and Madeira 1802 models at ΔE 1.7.
What is Madeira 807 in Perler beads?
Perler Stone (#988c8c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 5.6).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 807?
Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light at ΔE 4.5 (close), then Anchor 1016 at ΔE 8.2.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 2612 Dusty Violet Medium ΔE 6.0
- Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium ΔE 6.7
- Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light ΔE 9.1
- Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light ΔE 11.1
Madeira 807 in other brands
- Perler Stone ΔE 9.6
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 5.6
- Artkal S S129 Rosebud Pink ΔE 9.2
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 14.4