0801 — Lavender Very Light
Purples family#BEABC6
Madeira 0801 — Lavender Very Light — has hex #BEABC6 and RGB 190, 171, 198. This light, muted purple thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 0801
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0801
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 0801
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0801
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 0801
Madeira threads that pair well with 0801, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira0801 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 0801
Meet Madeira 0801, Lavender Very Light — a muted, light thread in the purples family with true purple tones. Its tone is quiet and understated, making it a popular choice for amethyst tones and iris blooms. It pairs nicely in designs that call for eggplant designs or plum themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0801 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0801 is Lavender Very Light — a light purple thread (hex #BEABC6, RGB 190, 171, 198). It shows up most in royal motifs and floral details.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0801?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0801 (Lavender Very Light) is DMC 26 (Pale Lavender) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light, 78%) and DMC 211 (Lavender light, 64%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0801?
The closest Madeira threads to 0801 are 0807 Antique Violet Light (ΔE 4.47), 2611 Dusty Violet Light (ΔE 6.73), and 0710 Mauve Very Light (ΔE 8.64). These are useful substitutes when 0801 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0801 good for?
Madeira 0801 (Lavender Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0801.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0801 (Lavender Very 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, 0801 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.8:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.