0705 — Mauve Very Dark
Purples family#710051
Madeira 0705 — Mauve Very Dark — has hex #710051 and RGB 113, 0, 81. This dark, highly saturated purple 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.
About Madeira 0705
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0705
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
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.
Madeira 0705 (Mauve Very Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0705
Madeira threads that pair well with 0705, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira0705 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 0705
Mauve Very Dark (catalog code Madeira 0705) is a dark, highly saturated shade from the purples family. It has a striking and rich feel that suits royal motifs and floral details particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with elegant accents or grape clusters for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0705?
Madeira 0705 is called Mauve Very Dark. It's a dark purple shade (hex #710051, RGB 113, 0, 81) in the purples family, commonly used for eggplant designs, plum themes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0705?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0705 (Mauve Very Dark) is DMC 915 (Plum dark) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 61%) and DMC 917 (Plum medium, 61%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0705?
The closest Madeira threads to 0705 are 0602 Plum Dark (ΔE 5.21), 0706 Mauve Dark (ΔE 5.63), and 2608 Antique Plum Dark (ΔE 7.07). 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 eggplant designs, plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0705 (Mauve Very Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 0705 has a contrast ratio of about 11.5:1 on white fabric and 1.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.