2702 — Blue Violet Very Dark
Blues family
Need details on Madeira 2702? This medium-light, muted blue shade (Blue Violet Very Dark) is hex #888BB8, RGB 136, 139, 184. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2702
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 2702
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2702
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 2702
Madeira threads that pair well with 2702, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira 2702 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 2702
A medium-light, muted entry in the blues family, Madeira 2702 carries the name Blue Violet Very Dark with true blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as gentle and grounded, perfect for nautical themes and winter scenes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2702?
Madeira 2702 is called Blue Violet Very Dark. It's a medium-light blue shade (hex #888BB8, RGB 136, 139, 184) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2702?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2702 (Blue Violet Very Dark) is DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 156 (Blue Violet medium light, 69%) and DMC 341 (Blue Violet light, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2702?
The closest Madeira threads to 2702 are 0907 Cornflower Blue Light (ΔE 6.82), 0910 Delft Medium (ΔE 11.13), and 2711 Antique Lavender Dark (ΔE 12.29). These are useful substitutes when 2702 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2702?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2702 (Blue Violet Very Dark) for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2702 (Blue 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, 2702 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.