0711 — Violet Light
Pinks family
Looking up Madeira 0711? It's Violet Light, a medium-light pink shade (#C26DAB / RGB 194, 109, 171). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0711
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 0711
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0711
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0711 (Violet Light) sits a hair from Madeira 0709 (Mauve Light) (ΔE 3.12) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0711
Madeira threads that pair well with 0711, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0711 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0711
Meet Madeira 0711, Violet Light — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. The shade reads as easygoing and clear — a go-to choice for baby projects and peony petals. It also turns up in patterns built around flamingo designs and tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0711 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0711 is Violet Light — a medium-light pink thread (hex #C26DAB, RGB 194, 109, 171). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0711?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0711 (Violet Light) is DMC 3608 (Plum very light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 209 (Lavender dark, 64%) and DMC 3836 (Grape light, 60%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0711?
The closest Madeira threads to 0711 are 0709 Mauve Light (ΔE 3.12), 0605 Plum Light (ΔE 5.79), and 0609 Dusty Rose Dark (ΔE 5.9). These are useful substitutes when 0711 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0711 good for?
Madeira 0711 (Violet Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0711.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0711 (Violet Light)?
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, 0711 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 6.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.