Madeira Mouliné

2612 — Dusty Violet Medium

Pinks family

Madeira 2612 — Dusty Violet Medium — has hex #CCA1B6 and RGB 204, 161, 182. This light, muted 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.

Hex
#CCA1B6
RGB
204, 161, 182
HSL
331°, 30%, 72%
Lab
70.7, 19.3, -4.7
Lightness
72%
Light
Saturation
30%
Muted
Hue
331°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2612

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Madeira 2612 Dusty Violet Medium

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Very Light 45197 63% Fair
Dusty Rose Very Light 45466 60% Fair
Mauve Light 45358 60% Fair
Violet Very Light 45468 58% Fair
Cranberry Very Light 45140 56% Fair

Crescent Colours

Fleur de Lilac 123 85% Good
Sugar and Spice 040 80% Good
Cashmere 077 69% Approx
Organza Pink 022 67% Approx
Little Pink Peony 121 65% Approx

Similar Madeira Colors to 2612

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

Working with Madeira 2612

On white fabric
2.2:1
On dark fabric
9.3:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
silver

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.

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

Pinks Family

Madeira 2612 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Madeira 2612

A light, muted entry in the pinks family, Madeira 2612 carries the name Dusty Violet Medium with rose pink tones. Its tone is subtle and pale, 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 light pink shade (hex #CCA1B6, RGB 204, 161, 182) 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 153 (Violet very light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 70%) and DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light, 62%).

What's a good substitute for Madeira 2612?

The closest Madeira threads to 2612 are 0808 Antique Mauve Light (ΔE 7.41), 2611 Dusty Violet Light (ΔE 8.4), and 2610 Antique Plum Light (ΔE 8.6). 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 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 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.