2712 — Pink Purple Light
Purples family#ECC9E1
Looking up Madeira 2712? It's Pink Purple Light, a very light purple shade (#ECC9E1 / RGB 236, 201, 225). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 2712
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2712
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 2712
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2712
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2712
Madeira threads that pair well with 2712, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira2712 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 2712
Pink Purple Light (catalog code Madeira 2712) is a very light, moderately saturated shade from the purples family. Expect a crisp and pale look that suits royal motifs, floral details, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching elegant accents or grape clusters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2712?
Madeira 2712 is called Pink Purple Light. It's a very light purple shade (hex #ECC9E1, RGB 236, 201, 225) in the purples family, commonly used for eggplant designs, plum themes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2712?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2712 (Pink Purple Light) is DMC 211 (Lavender light) with a 59% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 818 (Baby Pink, 56%) and DMC 3689 (Mauve light, 51%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2712?
The closest Madeira threads to 2712 are 0808 Antique Mauve Light (ΔE 7.51), 0607 Plum Ultra Very Light (ΔE 8.23), and 2611 Dusty Violet Light (ΔE 8.7). These are useful substitutes when 2712 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2712?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2712 (Pink Purple Light) for charts featuring eggplant designs, plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs. The very 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 2712 (Pink Purple Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 2712 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.