2712 — Pink Purple Light
Pinks family
Looking up Madeira 2712? It's Pink Purple Light, a very light pink shade (#FFBFD9 / RGB 255, 191, 217). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2712
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 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.
Madeira 2712 (Pink Purple Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0608 (Plum Very Pale), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.38). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2712
Madeira threads that pair well with 2712, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 2712 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 2712
Pink Purple Light (catalog code Madeira 2712) is a very light, highly saturated shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. Expect a fresh and luminous look that suits skin tones, romantic motifs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching blush accents or cherry blossoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2712?
Madeira 2712 is called Pink Purple Light. It's a very light pink shade (hex #FFBFD9, RGB 255, 191, 217) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2712?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2712 (Pink Purple Light) is DMC 3689 (Mauve light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light, 72%) and DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 68%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2712?
The closest Madeira threads to 2712 are 0608 Plum Very Pale (ΔE 1.38), 0502 Baby Pink Light (ΔE 5.07), and 0814 Shell Pink Light (ΔE 5.07). 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 flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. 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 13.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.