0804 — Lavender Very Dark
Purples family
Madeira 0804 (Lavender Very Dark) is a medium, muted purple shade with hex code #825392 and RGB values 130, 83, 146. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0804
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 0804
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0804
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 0804
Madeira threads that pair well with 0804, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira 0804 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 0804
Known as Lavender Very Dark, Madeira 0804 is a medium, muted shade sitting in the purples family with true purple tones. This thread brings a restrained and earthy 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 purple thread (hex #825392, RGB 130, 83, 146). 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 33 (Fuchsia) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 553 (Violet, 80%) and DMC 208 (Lavender very dark, 78%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0804?
The closest Madeira threads to 0804 are 2710 Antique Lavender Medium (ΔE 4.3), 0712 Violet Medium (ΔE 8.01), and 0902 Blue Violet Light (ΔE 10.53). 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 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 0804 has a contrast ratio of about 5.8:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.