Madeira Mouliné

2413 — Violet

Purples family#8B58A0

Madeira 2413 (Violet) is a medium, muted purple shade with hex code #8B58A0 and RGB values 139, 88, 160. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#8B58A0
RGB
139, 88, 160
HSL
283°, 29%, 49%
Lab
45.6, 34.1, -30.8
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
29%
Muted
Hue
283°
Family
Purples

About Madeira 2413

Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist

Fiber
100% cotton
Strands
6 strands
Sold as
10 m

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2413

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Madeira 2413Violet

Similar Madeira Colors to 2413

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Madeira 2413

On white fabric
5.2:1
On dark fabric
4:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
purple

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for Madeira 2413

Madeira threads that pair well with 2413, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Purples Family

Madeira2413 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.

About Madeira 2413

Madeira 2413 (Violet) is a medium, muted shade in the purples family with true purple tones. This thread brings a warm and grounded presence to projects featuring galaxy motifs or lavender fields. Look for it in charts that feature royal motifs or floral details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Madeira 2413 look like?

Madeira 2413 (Violet) is a medium shade in the purples family with hex #8B58A0 and RGB 139, 88, 160. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring amethyst tones and iris blooms.

Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2413?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 2413 (Violet) is DMC 553 (Violet) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 33 (Fuchsia, 76%) and DMC 208 (Lavender very dark, 72%).

What Madeira colors are similar to 2413?

The closest Madeira threads to 2413 are 0712 Violet Medium (ΔE 3.75), 2714 Pink Purple Dark (ΔE 4.9), and 0713 Violet Dark (ΔE 7.15). These are useful substitutes when 2413 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Madeira 2413?

Reach for Madeira 2413 (Violet) when your project calls for amethyst tones, iris blooms, eggplant designs, plum themes. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2413.

What fabric color works best with Madeira 2413 (Violet)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2413 has a contrast ratio of about 5.2:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.