DMC
Official match
Closest on screen
- DMC 550Very dark purplevery close · ΔE 5.0
- DMC 915Very dark purpleclose · ΔE 6.6
- DMC 35Very dark purpleclose · ΔE 8.1
Madeira color chart · Mouliné Stranded Cotton
Madeira 2608 · Very dark purple
Madeira 2608 is “Very dark purple”, a purple shade from the Madeira Mouliné Stranded Cotton range, with an approximate screen color of #6C0048. Its closest equivalents: DMC 3685 (published match, approximate), Anchor 1028 (published match, close) and Sullivans 45123 (closest on screen, very close).
- Brand
- Madeira · Mouliné Stranded Cotton
- Number
- 2608
- Name
- Very dark purple
- Color family
- Purple
- Screen color
- #6C0048 (approximate)
- Skein
- 10.9 yd (10 m) of 6-strand floss
Conversions
The same color in other brands
An official match is published by a manufacturer; “on screen” compares the displayed colors (ΔE2000: the lower, the closer). A real shade card always has the final word.
Anchor
Official match
Closest on screen
- Anchor 94Plum Darkclose · ΔE 7.0
- Anchor 1029Antique Rose Darkclose · ΔE 8.7
- Anchor 972Wineberry Darkclose · ΔE 9.3
Sullivans
No official match published to Sullivans.
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45123Very Dark Violetvery close · ΔE 5.0
- Sullivans 45262Dark Plumclose · ΔE 6.6
- Sullivans 45037Very Dark Fuchsiaclose · ΔE 8.1
Perler
No official match published to Perler.
Closest on screen
Hama
No official match published to Hama.
Closest on screen
Artkal S
No official match published to Artkal S.
Closest on screen
Diamond Dotz
No official match published to Diamond Dotz.
Closest on screen
Diamond Painting
No official match published to Diamond Painting.
Closest on screen
Red Heart
No official match published to Red Heart.
Closest on screen
Hama Mini
No official match published to Hama Mini.
Closest on screen
Hama Maxi
No official match published to Hama Maxi.
Closest on screen
Perler Mini
No official match published to Perler Mini.
Closest on screen
Perler Caps
No official match published to Perler Caps.
Closest on screen
Nabbi
No official match published to Nabbi.
Closest on screen
Artkal A
No official match published to Artkal A.
Closest on screen
Artkal C
No official match published to Artkal C.
Closest on screen
Artkal M
No official match published to Artkal M.
Closest on screen
Artkal R
No official match published to Artkal R.
Closest on screen
Yant
No official match published to Yant.
Closest on screen
Mard
No official match published to Mard.
Closest on screen
Gamma
No official match published to Gamma.
Closest on screen
- Gamma 0075Very dark purplevery close · ΔE 5.0
- Gamma 3106Very dark purpleclose · ΔE 6.6
- Gamma 3102Very dark purpleclose · ΔE 9.2
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 2214Very dark purplevery close · ΔE 5.0
- PNK Kirov 1208Very dark purpleclose · ΔE 6.6
- PNK Kirov 2005Very dark purpleclose · ΔE 9.2
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S809Dark Purplevery close · ΔE 5.0
- Splendor S919Dark Antique Violetvery close · ΔE 5.0
- Splendor S1067Dark Raspberryclose · ΔE 6.6
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M899Dark Antique Violetapproximate · ΔE 11.7
- Mandarin Floss M846Deep Antique Mauveapproximate · ΔE 17.2
- Mandarin Floss M811Dark Burgundyapproximate · ΔE 17.9
Madeira color chart
Similar Madeira shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
- MADEIRA0514
0514close · ΔE 5.4
- MADEIRA2609
2609close · ΔE 6.3
- MADEIRA0705
0705close · ΔE 8.9
- MADEIRA0714
0714close · ΔE 9.6
- MADEIRA2607
2607approximate · ΔE 10.4
- MADEIRA0602
0602approximate · ΔE 10.8
- MADEIRA0601
0601approximate · ΔE 11.2
Sources: Madeira Mouliné Stranded Cotton range from the maker’s page; screen colors from Madeira Colour Card (PDF).
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What color is Madeira 2608?
Madeira 2608 is Very dark purple, about #6C0048 on screen. That's an approximate display color (source: Madeira Colour Card (PDF)): screens and dye lots vary, so always check against a real skein or a printed shade card.
What is Madeira 2608 in other brands?
DMC 3685 (published match, approximate); Anchor 1028 (published match, close); Sullivans 45123 (closest on screen, very close). This page lists the conversions published by manufacturers first, then the closest threads on screen. A published conversion isn't always exact, so the on-screen difference is shown next to it.
How many skeins do I need?
One Madeira skein holds 10.9 yd (10 m) of 6-strand floss. The skein calculator estimates how many you need from your stitch count, fabric and number of strands.
Stitch with Madeira 2608
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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