0708 — Mauve Medium
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Madeira 0708 (Mauve Medium) is a medium, moderately saturated purple shade with hex code #AF5C9F and RGB values 175, 92, 159. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0708
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0708
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 0708
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0708
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0708
Madeira threads that pair well with 0708, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira0708 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 0708
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the purples family, Madeira 0708 carries the name Mauve Medium. Its balanced and warm presence shines in grape clusters and wisteria alike. Pull this thread for amethyst tones or iris blooms when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0708?
Madeira 0708 is called Mauve Medium. It's a medium purple shade (hex #AF5C9F, RGB 175, 92, 159) in the purples family, commonly used for galaxy motifs, lavender fields, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0708?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0708 (Mauve Medium) is DMC 209 (Lavender dark) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3607 (Plum light, 65%) and DMC 3836 (Grape light, 64%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0708?
The closest Madeira threads to 0708 are 0702 Cerise (ΔE 8.22), 2413 Violet (ΔE 8.77), and 0701 Cerise Light (ΔE 10.09). These are useful substitutes when 0708 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0708?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0708 (Mauve Medium) for charts featuring galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details. The medium 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 0708 (Mauve Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 0708 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.