0903 — Blue Violet Medium
Blues family#544894
Need details on Madeira 0903? This medium, moderately saturated blue shade (Blue Violet Medium) is hex #544894, RGB 84, 72, 148. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0903
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0903
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 0903
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0903
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 0903
Madeira threads that pair well with 0903, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira0903 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 0903
Madeira 0903 (Blue Violet Medium) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with deep blue tones. With a rich and warm quality, this thread works beautifully in winter scenes and forget-me-nots. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring bluebird motifs and whale designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0903 look like?
Madeira 0903 (Blue Violet Medium) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #544894 and RGB 84, 72, 148. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0903?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0903 (Blue Violet Medium) is DMC 3746 (Blue Violet dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark, 72%) and DMC 792 (Cornflower Blue dark, 72%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0903?
The closest Madeira threads to 0903 are 2710 Antique Lavender Medium (ΔE 4.39), 0713 Violet Dark (ΔE 7.29), and 0904 Cornflower Blue Very Dark (ΔE 8.23). These are useful substitutes when 0903 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0903?
Reach for Madeira 0903 (Blue Violet Medium) when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0903.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0903 (Blue Violet Medium)?
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, 0903 has a contrast ratio of about 7.7:1 on white fabric and 2.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.