2701 — Blue Violet Dark
Blues family#292E4E
Madeira 2701 — Blue Violet Dark — has hex #292E4E and RGB 41, 46, 78. This dark, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 2701
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2701
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 2701
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2701
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 2701 (Blue Violet Dark) sits a hair from Madeira 1009 (Navy Blue Very Dark) (ΔE 3.13) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2701
Madeira threads that pair well with 2701, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira2701 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 2701
Known as Blue Violet Dark, Madeira 2701 is a dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the blues family with true blue tones. It has a strong and confident feel that suits cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with winter scenes or forget-me-nots for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2701 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2701 is Blue Violet Dark — a dark blue thread (hex #292E4E, RGB 41, 46, 78). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2701?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2701 (Blue Violet Dark) is DMC 336 (Navy Blue) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 82%) and DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 76%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2701?
The closest Madeira threads to 2701 are 1009 Navy Blue Very Dark (ΔE 3.13), 1008 Navy Blue Dark (ΔE 5.08), and 1007 Navy Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 6.92). These are useful substitutes when 2701 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2701 good for?
Madeira 2701 (Blue Violet Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2701.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2701 (Blue Violet Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 2701 has a contrast ratio of about 13.2:1 on white fabric and 1.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.