Madeira Mouliné

2613 — Dusty Violet Dark

Pinks family

Need details on Madeira 2613? This medium, muted pink shade (Dusty Violet Dark) is hex #A2728A, RGB 162, 114, 138. 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.

Hex
#A2728A
RGB
162, 114, 138
HSL
330°, 21%, 54%
Lab
53.5, 22.7, -5.5
Lightness
54%
Medium
Saturation
21%
Neutral
Hue
330°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2613

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

Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark

Similar Madeira Colors to 2613

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

Working with Madeira 2613

On white fabric
4:1
On dark fabric
5.3:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
mauve

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

Color Harmonies for Madeira 2613

Madeira threads that pair well with 2613, 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 2613 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Madeira 2613

Madeira 2613 (Dusty Violet Dark) is a medium, muted shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a warm and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in ballet themes and baby projects. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring peony petals and flamingo designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Madeira 2613 look like?

Madeira 2613 (Dusty Violet Dark) is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #A2728A and RGB 162, 114, 138. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.

Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2613?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 2613 (Dusty Violet Dark) is DMC 3836 (Grape light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 74%) and DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light, 68%).

What Madeira colors are similar to 2613?

The closest Madeira threads to 2613 are 0711 Violet Light (ΔE 10.15), 0605 Plum Light (ΔE 10.34), and 0809 Antique Mauve Medium (ΔE 10.46). These are useful substitutes when 2613 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Madeira 2613?

Reach for Madeira 2613 (Dusty Violet Dark) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2613.

What fabric color works best with Madeira 2613 (Dusty Violet Dark)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2613 has a contrast ratio of about 4:1 on white fabric and 5.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.