0807 — Antique Violet Light
Purples family#B7A4B4
Need details on Madeira 0807? This medium-light, subdued purple shade (Antique Violet Light) is hex #B7A4B4, RGB 183, 164, 180. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0807
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0807
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 0807
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0807
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 0807
Madeira threads that pair well with 0807, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira0807 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 0807
Meet Madeira 0807, Antique Violet Light — a subdued, medium-light thread in the purples family. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and versatile, perfect for lavender fields and royal motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on floral details and elegant accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0807 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0807 is Antique Violet Light — a medium-light purple thread (hex #B7A4B4, RGB 183, 164, 180). It shows up most in iris blooms and eggplant designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0807?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0807 (Antique Violet Light) is DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 26 (Pale Lavender, 63%) and DMC 153 (Violet very light, 50%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0807?
The closest Madeira threads to 0807 are 0801 Lavender Very Light (ΔE 4.47), 2611 Dusty Violet Light (ΔE 5.1), and 1806 Shell Grey Light (ΔE 7.65). These are useful substitutes when 0807 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0807 good for?
Madeira 0807 (Antique Violet Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring iris blooms, eggplant designs, plum themes, lilac patterns. 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 0807.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0807 (Antique Violet Light)?
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, 0807 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.