2613 — Dusty Violet Dark
Purples family#9E80A2
Need details on Madeira 2613? This medium-light, muted purple shade (Dusty Violet Dark) is hex #9E80A2, RGB 158, 128, 162. 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 2613
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2613
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 2613
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2613
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 2613
Madeira threads that pair well with 2613, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira2613 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 2613
Madeira 2613 (Dusty Violet Dark) is a medium-light, muted shade in the purples family. With a balanced and quiet quality, this thread works beautifully in wisteria and amethyst tones. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring iris blooms and eggplant designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2613 look like?
Madeira 2613 (Dusty Violet Dark) is a medium-light shade in the purples family with hex #9E80A2 and RGB 158, 128, 162. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring lavender fields and royal motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2613?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2613 (Dusty Violet Dark) is DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3836 (Grape light, 62%) and DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant, 58%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2613?
The closest Madeira threads to 2613 are 0711 Violet Light (ΔE 5.84), 2612 Dusty Violet Medium (ΔE 7.11), and 0806 Antique Violet Dark (ΔE 7.49). 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 lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents. Its medium-light 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 2613 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 6.1:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.