Madeira 810 Antique Mauve Dark
Madeira 810 Antique Mauve Dark (#7b2a34) is a dark, rich red. The closest DMC thread is DMC 902 Garnet Very Dark, very close at ΔE 2.0; in Anchor, use Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark (ΔE 3.9, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 810 Antique Mauve Dark
#7b2a34 · RGB 123, 42, 52
Closest to Madeira 810 in other brands
- DMC 902 Garnet Very Dark ΔE 2.0 very close
- Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark ΔE 3.9 close
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 5.0 close
- Hama 118 Maroon Red ΔE 6.1 similar
- Artkal S S85 Red Wine ΔE 6.7 similar
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 5.2 close
Madeira 810 color values
| Code | 810 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Mauve Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #7b2a34 |
| RGB | 123, 42, 52 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 29.7, a* 36.0, b* 12.7 |
| HSL | 353°, 49 %, 32 % |
| Color family | Red, 61 of 74 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 29.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 902 Garnet Very Dark, ΔE 2.0 |
Madeira 810 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 810: the best is DMC 902 at ΔE 2.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 902 | Garnet Very Dark | 2.0 | very close |
| DMC | 3685 | Mauve Very Dark | 4.1 | close |
| DMC | 221 | Shell Pink Very Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Anchor | 43 | Carmine Rose Medium Dark | 3.9 | close |
| Anchor | 897 | Rose Wine Very Dark | 4.3 | close |
| Anchor | 1029 | Antique Rose Dark | 6.8 | similar |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 5.0 | close |
| Perler | Cherry | code 80-15961 | 7.0 | similar |
| Hama | 118 | Maroon Red | 6.1 | similar |
| Hama | 114 | Cherry Red | 7.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S85 | Red Wine | 6.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S146 | Bloodrose Red | 6.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 5.2 | close |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 13.3 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 810
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 810; the nearest, Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark, sits at ΔE 3.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2311 | Peach Flesh Very Dark | #7f373f | 3.3 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 602 | Plum Dark | #741431 | 5.3 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 603 | Plum Medium | #942742 | 5.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 513 | Garnet Dark | #80001f | 6.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 2502 | Bright Terracotta Medium | #94002a | 6.5 | more saturated |
| 401 | Terracotta | #98292d | 7.6 | lighter and more saturated |
| 2501 | Bright Terracotta Dark | #64001f | 7.9 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 314 | Copper Very Dark | #790715 | 8.1 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 810: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira red family, L* from 35 to 19.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 401 | Terracotta | 34.9 |
| 3 lighter | 603 | Plum Medium | 34.3 |
| 2 lighter | 2311 | Peach Flesh Very Dark | 33.1 |
| 1 lighter | 508 | Red Medium Dark | 32.5 |
| this color | 810 | Antique Mauve Dark | 29.7 |
| 1 darker | 513 | Garnet Dark | 25.8 |
| 2 darker | 602 | Plum Dark | 25.1 |
| 3 darker | 314 | Copper Very Dark | 24.6 |
| 4 darker | 2501 | Bright Terracotta Dark | 19.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 810
One strand each of Madeira 603 and Madeira 2007 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2311, ΔE 3.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 810 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 603 Plum Medium + 1 × Madeira 2007 Tan Very Dark | #792634 | 1.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 513 Garnet Dark | #802632 | 1.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 314 Copper Very Dark | #7c272f | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 810
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #7b2a34; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 1806 | Shell Gray Light | 3.1:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 9.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1701 | Sea Foam Green Light | 4.4:1 |
Working with Madeira 810
DMC 902 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 810. It is slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.0 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 810 is number 61 of 74 in the Madeira red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 508 Red Medium Dark and down to Madeira 513 Garnet Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 810 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 9.4:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cranapple (ΔE 5.0), Hama 118 Maroon Red (ΔE 6.1) and Artkal S S85 Red Wine (ΔE 6.7); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 810?
DMC 902 Garnet Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 810 Antique Mauve Dark (ΔE 2.0, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3685 (ΔE 4.1) and DMC 221 (ΔE 5.4).
What color is Madeira 810?
Madeira 810 Antique Mauve Dark is a dark, rich red in the red family: hex #7b2a34, RGB 123, 42, 52, L* 29.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 810?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.3). From other brands, DMC 902 (ΔE 2.0) or Anchor 43 (ΔE 3.9). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 603 and Madeira 2007 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is Madeira 810 in Perler beads?
Perler Cranapple (#843947) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.0 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 118 Maroon Red (ΔE 6.1).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 810?
Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark at ΔE 3.9 (close), then Anchor 897 at ΔE 4.3.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark ΔE 3.3
- Madeira 513 Garnet Dark ΔE 6.2
Madeira 810 in other brands
- Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark ΔE 3.9
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 5.0
- Hama 118 Maroon Red ΔE 6.1
- Artkal S S85 Red Wine ΔE 6.7
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 5.2