Madeira Mouliné

0713 — Violet Dark

Pinks family

Need details on Madeira 0713? This medium-dark, moderately saturated pink shade (Violet Dark) is hex #743462, RGB 116, 52, 98. 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.

Hex
#743462
RGB
116, 52, 98
HSL
317°, 38%, 33%
Lab
31.9, 34.4, -14.2
Lightness
33%
Dark
Saturation
38%
Muted
Hue
317°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0713

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Madeira 0713 Violet Dark

Similar Madeira Colors to 0713

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Madeira 0713

On white fabric
8.7:1
On dark fabric
2.4:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
plum

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

Madeira 0713 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Madeira 0713

Madeira 0713 is the floss known as Violet Dark: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Stitchers describe its character as deep and intense, perfect for flamingo designs and tulip blooms. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Madeira 0713 look like?

Madeira 0713 (Violet Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #743462 and RGB 116, 52, 98. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.

Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0713?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 0713 (Violet Dark) is DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3835 (Grape medium, 80%) and DMC 327 (Violet, 73%).

What Madeira colors are similar to 0713?

The closest Madeira threads to 0713 are 0706 Mauve Dark (ΔE 4.37), 2614 Dusty Violet Very Dark (ΔE 4.87), and 2709 Antique Lavender Light (ΔE 6.44). 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 blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its medium-dark 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 8.7:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.