2714 — Pink Purple Dark
Purples family#7D4B9C
Need details on Madeira 2714? This medium, moderately saturated purple shade (Pink Purple Dark) is hex #7D4B9C, RGB 125, 75, 156. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2714
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2714
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 2714
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2714
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 2714
Madeira threads that pair well with 2714, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Madeira2714 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Madeira 2714
Known as Pink Purple Dark, Madeira 2714 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the purples family with true purple tones. With a steady and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in elegant accents and grape clusters. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring wisteria and amethyst tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2714 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2714 is Pink Purple Dark — a medium purple thread (hex #7D4B9C, RGB 125, 75, 156). It shows up most in lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2714?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2714 (Pink Purple Dark) is DMC 208 (Lavender very dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 33 (Fuchsia, 76%) and DMC 553 (Violet, 68%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2714?
The closest Madeira threads to 2714 are 0713 Violet Dark (ΔE 3.83), 0712 Violet Medium (ΔE 4.65), and 2413 Violet (ΔE 4.9). These are useful substitutes when 2714 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2714 good for?
Madeira 2714 (Pink Purple Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2714.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2714 (Pink Purple 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, 2714 has a contrast ratio of about 6.3:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.