2709 — Antique Lavender Light
Pinks family
Madeira 2709 (Antique Lavender Light) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated pink shade with hex code #63336D and RGB values 99, 51, 109. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2709
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 2709
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2709
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 2709
Madeira threads that pair well with 2709, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 2709 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 2709
Madeira 2709 (Antique Lavender Light) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. This thread brings a deep and intense presence to projects featuring rose buds or florals. Look for it in charts that feature skin tones or romantic motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2709 look like?
Madeira 2709 (Antique Lavender Light) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #63336D and RGB 99, 51, 109. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2709?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2709 (Antique Lavender Light) is DMC 327 (Violet) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark, 79%) and DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia, 74%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2709?
The closest Madeira threads to 2709 are 0713 Violet Dark (ΔE 6.44), 2710 Antique Lavender Medium (ΔE 7.08), and 0706 Mauve Dark (ΔE 9.56). These are useful substitutes when 2709 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2709?
Reach for Madeira 2709 (Antique Lavender Light) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2709.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2709 (Antique Lavender Light)?
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, 2709 has a contrast ratio of about 9.4:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.