0711 — Violet Light
Purples family#A682B9
Looking up Madeira 0711? It's Violet Light, a medium-light purple shade (#A682B9 / RGB 166, 130, 185). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 0711
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0711
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0711
Madeira threads that pair well with 0711, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira0711 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 0711
Meet Madeira 0711, Violet Light — a muted, medium-light thread in the purples family with true purple tones. The shade reads as restrained and versatile — a go-to choice for amethyst tones and iris blooms. It also turns up in patterns built around eggplant designs and plum themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0711 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0711 is Violet Light — a medium-light purple thread (hex #A682B9, RGB 166, 130, 185). It shows up most in royal motifs and floral details.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0711?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0711 (Violet Light) is DMC 210 (Lavender medium) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 554 (Violet light, 67%) and DMC 209 (Lavender dark, 66%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0711?
The closest Madeira threads to 0711 are 2613 Dusty Violet Dark (ΔE 5.84), 0803 Lavender Dark (ΔE 6.76), and 2711 Antique Lavender Dark (ΔE 7.36). 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 royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters. 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 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.