0706 — Mauve Dark
Pinks family
Need details on Madeira 0706? This medium-dark, vivid pink shade (Mauve Dark) is hex #7B2358, RGB 123, 35, 88. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0706
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0706
Madeira threads that pair well with 0706, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0706 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0706
Madeira 0706 is the floss known as Mauve Dark: a vivid, medium-dark member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. Stitchers describe its character as deep and vivid, perfect for romantic motifs and blush accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0706 look like?
Madeira 0706 (Mauve Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #7B2358 and RGB 123, 35, 88. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0706?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0706 (Mauve Dark) is DMC 917 (Plum medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia, 70%) and DMC 3803 (Mauve medium, 67%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0706?
The closest Madeira threads to 0706 are 0713 Violet Dark (ΔE 4.37), 2614 Dusty Violet Very Dark (ΔE 5.63), and 0603 Plum Medium (ΔE 6.18). 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 tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. 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 9.4:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.