0801 — Lavender Very Light
Pinks family
Madeira 0801 — Lavender Very Light — has hex #EEC3FC and RGB 238, 195, 252. This very light, highly saturated pink 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0801
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 0801
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0801
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Madeira 0801 (Lavender Very Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0801
Madeira threads that pair well with 0801, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0801 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0801
Meet Madeira 0801, Lavender Very Light — a highly saturated, very light thread in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Its tone is crisp and delicate, making it a popular choice for baby projects and peony petals. It pairs nicely in designs that call for flamingo designs or tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0801 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0801 is Lavender Very Light — a very light pink thread (hex #EEC3FC, RGB 238, 195, 252). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0801?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0801 (Lavender Very Light) is DMC 211 (Lavender light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 153 (Violet very light, 45%) and DMC 26 (Pale Lavender, 43%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0801?
The closest Madeira threads to 0801 are 0608 Plum Very Pale (ΔE 9.76), 0901 Blue Violet Very Light (ΔE 9.88), and 2712 Pink Purple Light (ΔE 10.81). 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 skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its very 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 reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 0801 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.