0806 — Antique Violet Dark
Pinks family
Madeira 0806 — Antique Violet Dark — has hex #513842 and RGB 81, 56, 66. This medium-dark, muted pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0806
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 0806
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0806
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 0806
Madeira threads that pair well with 0806, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0806 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0806
Madeira 0806 (Antique Violet Dark) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a deep and grounded feel that suits rose buds and florals particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with skin tones or romantic motifs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0806 look like?
Madeira 0806 (Antique Violet Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #513842 and RGB 81, 56, 66. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0806?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0806 (Antique Violet Dark) is DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 779 (Cocoa dark, 70%) and DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa, 66%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0806?
The closest Madeira threads to 0806 are 0810 Antique Mauve Dark (ΔE 6.18), 2614 Dusty Violet Very Dark (ΔE 10.29), and 0807 Antique Violet Light (ΔE 10.67). These are useful substitutes when 0806 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0806?
Reach for Madeira 0806 (Antique Violet Dark) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0806.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0806 (Antique Violet 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, 0806 has a contrast ratio of about 10.5:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.