2711 — Antique Lavender Dark
Purples family#A795D3
Madeira 2711 (Antique Lavender Dark) is a light, moderately saturated purple shade with hex code #A795D3 and RGB values 167, 149, 211. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2711
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2711
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 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.
Madeira 2711 (Antique Lavender Dark) sits a hair from Madeira 0803 (Lavender Dark) (ΔE 2.72) — 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 2711
Madeira threads that pair well with 2711, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira2711 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 2711
Meet Madeira 2711, Antique Lavender Dark — a moderately saturated, light thread in the purples family with blue-violet tones. Its gentle and approachable presence shines in lavender fields and royal motifs alike. Pull this thread for floral details or elegant 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 light purple thread (hex #A795D3, RGB 167, 149, 211). It shows up most in iris blooms and eggplant 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 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 341 (Blue Violet light, 60%) and DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry, 58%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2711?
The closest Madeira threads to 2711 are 0803 Lavender Dark (ΔE 2.72), 0711 Violet Light (ΔE 7.36), and 0902 Blue Violet Light (ΔE 9.67). 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 iris blooms, eggplant designs, plum themes, lilac patterns. Its 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 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.