0901 — Blue Violet Very Light
Blues family#B8C7E7
Looking up Madeira 0901? It's Blue Violet Very Light, a light blue shade (#B8C7E7 / RGB 184, 199, 231). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 0901
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0901
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 0901
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0901
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0901
Madeira threads that pair well with 0901, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira0901 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 0901
Known as Blue Violet Very Light, Madeira 0901 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the blues family with true blue tones. Expect a gentle and approachable look that suits cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching winter scenes or forget-me-nots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0901 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0901 is Blue Violet Very Light — a light blue thread (hex #B8C7E7, RGB 184, 199, 231). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0901?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0901 (Blue Violet Very Light) is DMC 3747 (Blue Violet very light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light, 64%) and DMC 157 (Cornflower Blue very light, 58%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0901?
The closest Madeira threads to 0901 are 0907 Cornflower Blue Light (ΔE 6.66), 0909 Delft (ΔE 7.48), and 0802 Lavender Light (ΔE 11.19). These are useful substitutes when 0901 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0901 good for?
Madeira 0901 (Blue Violet Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0901.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0901 (Blue Violet Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 0901 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.