0804 — Lavender Very Dark
Purples family#8364C4
Madeira 0804 (Lavender Very Dark) is a medium-light, moderately saturated purple shade with hex code #8364C4 and RGB values 131, 100, 196. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0804
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0804
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 0804
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0804
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0804
Madeira threads that pair well with 0804, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira0804 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 0804
Known as Lavender Very Dark, Madeira 0804 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the purples family with blue-violet tones. This thread brings a easygoing and clear presence to projects featuring plum themes or lilac patterns. Look for it in charts that feature galaxy motifs or lavender fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0804 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0804 is Lavender Very Dark — a medium-light purple thread (hex #8364C4, RGB 131, 100, 196). It shows up most in grape clusters and wisteria.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0804?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0804 (Lavender Very Dark) is DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 340 (Blue Violet medium, 66%) and DMC 31 (Blueberry, 55%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0804?
The closest Madeira threads to 0804 are 0712 Violet Medium (ΔE 5.62), 0713 Violet Dark (ΔE 8.13), and 2413 Violet (ΔE 8.55). These are useful substitutes when 0804 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0804 good for?
Madeira 0804 (Lavender Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0804.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0804 (Lavender Very Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 0804 has a contrast ratio of about 4.6:1 on white fabric and 4.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.