0707 — Mauve Medium Dark
Purples family#94327D
Below: Madeira 0707 (Mauve Medium Dark), a medium-dark, moderately saturated purple shade with hex #94327D and RGB 148, 50, 125. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 0707
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0707
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 0707
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0707
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 0707
Madeira threads that pair well with 0707, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira0707 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 0707
Known as Mauve Medium Dark, Madeira 0707 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the purples family. The rich and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for elegant accents and grape clusters. Expect to see it used in wisteria and amethyst tones across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0707 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0707 is Mauve Medium Dark — a medium-dark purple thread (hex #94327D, RGB 148, 50, 125). It shows up most in lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0707?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0707 (Mauve Medium Dark) is DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 718 (Plum, 71%) and DMC 552 (Violet medium, 70%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0707?
The closest Madeira threads to 0707 are 0706 Mauve Dark (ΔE 8.48), 2609 Antique Plum Medium (ΔE 8.98), and 0805 Purple (ΔE 9.27). These are useful substitutes when 0707 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0707 good for?
Madeira 0707 (Mauve Medium Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0707.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0707 (Mauve Medium 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, 0707 has a contrast ratio of about 7:1 on white fabric and 3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.