2711 — Antique Lavender Dark
Pinks family
Madeira 2711 (Antique Lavender Dark) is a medium-light, muted pink shade with hex code #B48FBC and RGB values 180, 143, 188. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2711
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 2711
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2711
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 2711
Madeira threads that pair well with 2711, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 2711 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 2711
Meet Madeira 2711, Antique Lavender Dark — a muted, medium-light thread in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Its restrained and versatile presence shines in florals and skin tones alike. Pull this thread for romantic motifs or blush accents when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2711 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2711 is Antique Lavender Dark — a medium-light pink thread (hex #B48FBC, RGB 180, 143, 188). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2711?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2711 (Antique Lavender Dark) is DMC 210 (Lavender medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 554 (Violet light, 79%) and DMC 153 (Violet very light, 65%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2711?
The closest Madeira threads to 2711 are 0802 Lavender Light (ΔE 4.65), 0803 Lavender Dark (ΔE 6.27), and 0710 Mauve Very Light (ΔE 9.43). These are useful substitutes when 2711 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2711 good for?
Madeira 2711 (Antique Lavender Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2711.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2711 (Antique Lavender 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, 2711 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.