0713 — Violet Dark
Purples family#754DAA
Need details on Madeira 0713? This medium, moderately saturated purple shade (Violet Dark) is hex #754DAA, RGB 117, 77, 170. 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.
About Madeira 0713
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0713
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 0713
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0713
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 0713
Madeira threads that pair well with 0713, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira0713 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 0713
Madeira 0713 is the floss known as Violet Dark: a moderately saturated, medium member of the purples family with blue-violet tones. Stitchers describe its character as rich and warm, perfect for eggplant designs and plum themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0713 look like?
Madeira 0713 (Violet Dark) is a medium shade in the purples family with hex #754DAA and RGB 117, 77, 170. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring elegant accents and grape clusters.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0713?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0713 (Violet Dark) is DMC 3746 (Blue Violet dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 208 (Lavender very dark, 70%) and DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark, 61%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0713?
The closest Madeira threads to 0713 are 2714 Pink Purple Dark (ΔE 3.83), 0712 Violet Medium (ΔE 4.53), and 2413 Violet (ΔE 7.15). These are useful substitutes when 0713 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0713?
Reach for Madeira 0713 (Violet Dark) when your project calls for elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0713.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0713 (Violet 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, 0713 has a contrast ratio of about 6.2:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.