Madeira Mouliné

2701 — Blue Violet Dark

Blues family

Madeira 2701 — Blue Violet Dark — has hex #141635 and RGB 20, 22, 53. 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.

Hex
#141635
RGB
20, 22, 53
HSL
236°, 45%, 14%
Lab
8.8, 10.0, -20.8
Lightness
14%
Very dark
Saturation
45%
Muted
Hue
236°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2701

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

Madeira 2701 Blue Violet Dark

Sullivans

Navy Blue Dark 45224 85% Good
Navy Blue 45069 76% Approx
Antique Blue Very Dark 45375 63% Fair
Navy Blue Very Dark 45281 62% Fair
Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark 45494 60% Fair

Crescent Colours

Purple Aster 070 57% Fair
Wavy Navy 075 48% Fair
Black Coffee 004 25% Fair
Granny Annie 083 25% Fair
Tartan Plaid 073 23% Fair

Similar Madeira Colors to 2701

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

Madeira 2701 Blue Violet Dark
Cornflower Blue Very Dark Madeira 0904 Very close ΔE 4.9 Royal Blue Very Dark Madeira 0914 Noticeable ΔE 10.27 Cornflower Blue Dark Madeira 0905 Noticeable ΔE 10.82 Blue Violet Medium Madeira 0903 Noticeable ΔE 11.34 Royal Blue Dark Madeira 0913 Noticeable ΔE 11.66 Navy Blue Medium Dark Madeira 1007 Noticeable ΔE 12.88 Navy Blue Dark Madeira 1008 Noticeable ΔE 13.22 Navy Blue Very Dark Madeira 1009 Noticeable ΔE 14.14

Working with Madeira 2701

On white fabric
17.6:1
On dark fabric
1.2:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
navy

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

Madeira 2701 (Blue Violet Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.

Color Harmonies for Madeira 2701

Madeira threads that pair well with 2701, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2701
1505 Fern Green Ultra Very Dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2701
0714 Violet Very Dark 1007 Navy Blue Medium Dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2701
2005 Chocolate 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2701
0905 Cornflower Blue Dark 0902 Blue Violet Light 2702 Blue Violet Very Dark 0901 Blue Violet Very Light

Blues Family

Madeira 2701 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

2701 Blue Violet Dark 2701 0905 Cornflower Blue Dark 0905 1005 Antique Blue Dark 1005 0913 Royal Blue Dark 0913 0904 Cornflower Blue Very Dark 0904 0914 Royal Blue Very Dark 0914 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark 1006 1007 Navy Blue Medium Dark 1007 1008 Navy Blue Dark 1008 1009 Navy Blue Very Dark 1009

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 #141635, RGB 20, 22, 53). 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 823 (Navy Blue dark) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 69%) and DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 62%).

Which Madeira threads are close to 2701?

The closest Madeira threads to 2701 are 0904 Cornflower Blue Very Dark (ΔE 4.9), 0914 Royal Blue Very Dark (ΔE 10.27), and 0905 Cornflower Blue Dark (ΔE 10.82). 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.

Is Madeira 2701 (Blue Violet Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?

Yes — very dark shades like 2701 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.

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