2614 — Dusty Violet Very Dark
Purples family#684F67
Below: Madeira 2614 (Dusty Violet Very Dark), a medium-dark, subdued purple shade with hex #684F67 and RGB 104, 79, 103. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 2614
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2614
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 2614
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2614
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 2614
Madeira threads that pair well with 2614, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira2614 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 2614
Meet Madeira 2614, Dusty Violet Very Dark — a subdued, medium-dark thread in the purples family. The somber and rich character of this shade lends itself well to amethyst tones and iris blooms. Stitchers frequently choose it for eggplant designs and plum themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2614 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2614 is Dusty Violet Very Dark — a medium-dark purple thread (hex #684F67, RGB 104, 79, 103). It shows up most in royal motifs and floral details.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2614?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2614 (Dusty Violet Very Dark) is DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark, 65%) and DMC 3835 (Grape medium, 65%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2614?
The closest Madeira threads to 2614 are 0805 Purple (ΔE 6.49), 2609 Antique Plum Medium (ΔE 12.05), and 2608 Antique Plum Dark (ΔE 12.61). These are useful substitutes when 2614 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2614 good for?
Madeira 2614 (Dusty Violet Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2614.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2614 (Dusty Violet Very 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, 2614 has a contrast ratio of about 7.2:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.