0706 — Mauve Dark
Purples family#76126B
Need details on Madeira 0706? This medium-dark, vivid purple shade (Mauve Dark) is hex #76126B, RGB 118, 18, 107. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0706
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0706
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 0706
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0706
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 0706 (Mauve Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0706
Madeira threads that pair well with 0706, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira0706 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 0706
Madeira 0706 is the floss known as Mauve Dark: a vivid, medium-dark member of the purples family. Stitchers describe its character as deep and vivid, perfect for floral details and elegant accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on grape clusters and wisteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0706 look like?
Madeira 0706 (Mauve Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the purples family with hex #76126B and RGB 118, 18, 107. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring plum themes and lilac patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0706?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0706 (Mauve Dark) is DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 552 (Violet medium, 64%) and DMC 327 (Violet, 63%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0706?
The closest Madeira threads to 0706 are 0705 Mauve Very Dark (ΔE 5.63), 0707 Mauve Medium Dark (ΔE 8.48), and 0602 Plum Dark (ΔE 9.32). These are useful substitutes when 0706 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0706?
Reach for Madeira 0706 (Mauve Dark) when your project calls for plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0706.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0706 (Mauve Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 0706 has a contrast ratio of about 10.1:1 on white fabric and 2.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.