0805 — Purple
Pinks family
Looking up Madeira 0805? It's Purple, a dark pink shade (#52034A / RGB 82, 3, 74). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0805
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 0805
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0805
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Madeira 0805 (Purple) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0805
Madeira threads that pair well with 0805, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0805 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0805
A dark, highly saturated entry in the pinks family, Madeira 0805 carries the name Purple with orchid-toned tones. The shade reads as striking and rich — a go-to choice for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It also turns up in patterns built around florals and skin tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0805?
Madeira 0805 is called Purple. It's a dark pink shade (hex #52034A, RGB 82, 3, 74) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0805?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0805 (Purple) is DMC 550 (Violet very dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 62%) and DMC 327 (Violet, 59%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0805?
The closest Madeira threads to 0805 are 0714 Violet Very Dark (ΔE 6.88), 0903 Blue Violet Medium (ΔE 8.72), and 2709 Antique Lavender Light (ΔE 10.18). These are useful substitutes when 0805 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0805?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0805 (Purple) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Madeira 0805 (Purple) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 0805 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.