0803 — Lavender Dark
Pinks family
Below: Madeira 0803 (Lavender Dark), a medium-light, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #AD7DBD and RGB 173, 125, 189. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0803
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 0803
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0803
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 0803
Madeira threads that pair well with 0803, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0803 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0803
Madeira 0803 is the floss known as Lavender Dark: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. The balanced and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to flamingo designs and tulip blooms. Stitchers frequently choose it for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0803 look like?
Madeira 0803 (Lavender Dark) is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #AD7DBD and RGB 173, 125, 189. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0803?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0803 (Lavender Dark) is DMC 209 (Lavender dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 554 (Violet light, 70%) and DMC 210 (Lavender medium, 70%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0803?
The closest Madeira threads to 0803 are 2711 Antique Lavender Dark (ΔE 6.27), 0711 Violet Light (ΔE 7.78), and 0802 Lavender Light (ΔE 8.24). These are useful substitutes when 0803 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0803?
Reach for Madeira 0803 (Lavender Dark) when your project calls for blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0803.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0803 (Lavender 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, 0803 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.