0901 — Blue Violet Very Light
Blues family
Looking up Madeira 0901? It's Blue Violet Very Light, a very light blue shade (#CFCCFC / RGB 207, 204, 252). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0901
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 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.
Reach for Madeira 0901 (Blue Violet Very Light) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0901
Madeira threads that pair well with 0901, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira 0901 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 0901
Known as Blue Violet Very Light, Madeira 0901 is a very light, highly saturated shade sitting in the blues family with deep blue tones. Expect a crisp and delicate 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 very light blue thread (hex #CFCCFC, RGB 207, 204, 252). 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 60% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 26 (Pale Lavender, 57%) and DMC 211 (Lavender light, 52%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0901?
The closest Madeira threads to 0901 are 0801 Lavender Very Light (ΔE 9.88), 0802 Lavender Light (ΔE 14.62), and 0909 Delft (ΔE 15.01). 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 very 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.
Can Madeira 0901 (Blue Violet Very Light) be used for highlights?
Yes — pale shades like 0901 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.