2612 — Dusty Violet Medium
Pinks family#A88A99
Madeira 2612 — Dusty Violet Medium — has hex #A88A99 and RGB 168, 138, 153. This medium-light, subdued pink thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 2612
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2612
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 2612
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2612
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 2612
Madeira threads that pair well with 2612, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira2612 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 2612
A medium-light, subdued entry in the pinks family, Madeira 2612 carries the name Dusty Violet Medium with rose pink tones. Its tone is gentle and grounded, making it a popular choice for cherry blossoms and ballet themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for baby projects or peony petals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2612?
Madeira 2612 is called Dusty Violet Medium. It's a medium-light pink shade (hex #A88A99, RGB 168, 138, 153) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2612?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2612 (Dusty Violet Medium) is DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 63%) and DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 59%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2612?
The closest Madeira threads to 2612 are 2613 Dusty Violet Dark (ΔE 7.11), 0809 Antique Mauve Medium (ΔE 7.17), and 0807 Antique Violet Light (ΔE 8.21). These are useful substitutes when 2612 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2612?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2612 (Dusty Violet Medium) for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2612 (Dusty 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, 2612 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.8:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.