0714 — Violet Very Dark
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Below: Madeira 0714 (Violet Very Dark), a medium-dark, vivid purple shade with hex #471F69 and RGB 71, 31, 105. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 0714
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0714
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 0714
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0714
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0714
Madeira threads that pair well with 0714, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira0714 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 0714
Known as Violet Very Dark, Madeira 0714 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the purples family with true purple tones. The intense and saturated mood of this color makes it a natural fit for plum themes and lilac patterns. Expect to see it used in galaxy motifs and lavender fields across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0714 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0714 is Violet Very Dark — a medium-dark purple thread (hex #471F69, RGB 71, 31, 105). It shows up most in grape clusters and wisteria.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0714?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0714 (Violet Very Dark) is DMC 550 (Violet very dark) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark, 63%) and DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 63%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0714?
The closest Madeira threads to 0714 are 2709 Antique Lavender Light (ΔE 3.68), 2710 Antique Lavender Medium (ΔE 9.51), and 0706 Mauve Dark (ΔE 10.52). These are useful substitutes when 0714 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0714 good for?
Madeira 0714 (Violet Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0714.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0714 (Violet Very Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 0714 has a contrast ratio of about 12.6:1 on white fabric and 1.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.