0806 — Antique Violet Dark
Pinks family#927185
Madeira 0806 — Antique Violet Dark — has hex #927185 and RGB 146, 113, 133. This medium, subdued 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.
About Madeira 0806
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0806
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 0806
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0806
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0806
Madeira threads that pair well with 0806, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira0806 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0806
Madeira 0806 (Antique Violet Dark) is a medium, subdued shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a warm 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 shade in the pinks family with hex #927185 and RGB 146, 113, 133. 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 3042 (Antique Violet light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3836 (Grape light, 69%) and DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 57%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0806?
The closest Madeira threads to 0806 are 2613 Dusty Violet Dark (ΔE 7.49), 0605 Plum Light (ΔE 8.84), and 2612 Dusty Violet Medium (ΔE 8.87). 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 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 0806 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.