0705 — Mauve Very Dark
Pinks family
Madeira 0705 — Mauve Very Dark — has hex #58052A and RGB 88, 5, 42. This dark, highly saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0705
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 0705
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0705
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Madeira 0705 (Mauve Very Dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0601 (Plum Very Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 0.63). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0705
Madeira threads that pair well with 0705, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0705 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0705
Mauve Very Dark (catalog code Madeira 0705) is a dark, highly saturated shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a striking and rich feel that suits skin tones and romantic motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with blush accents or cherry blossoms for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0705?
Madeira 0705 is called Mauve Very Dark. It's a dark pink shade (hex #58052A, RGB 88, 5, 42) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0705?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0705 (Mauve Very Dark) is DMC 3685 (Mauve dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 814 (Garnet dark, 77%) and DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0705?
The closest Madeira threads to 0705 are 0601 Plum Very Dark (ΔE 0.63), 0602 Plum Dark (ΔE 5.21), and 0714 Violet Very Dark (ΔE 8.64). These are useful substitutes when 0705 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0705?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0705 (Mauve Very Dark) for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Madeira 0705 (Mauve Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 0705 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.