0406 — Salmon Dark
Reds family#A74548
Looking up Madeira 0406? It's Salmon Dark, a medium red shade (#A74548 / RGB 167, 69, 72). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 0406
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0406
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 0406
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0406
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 0406
Madeira threads that pair well with 0406, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira0406 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0406
Madeira 0406 (Salmon Dark) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a rich and warm look that suits tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching hearts or holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0406 look like?
Madeira 0406 (Salmon Dark) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #A74548 and RGB 167, 69, 72. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0406?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0406 (Salmon Dark) is DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3830 (Terra Cotta, 76%) and DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium, 75%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0406?
The closest Madeira threads to 0406 are 0507 Red (ΔE 7.31), 0412 Pink Dark (ΔE 7.58), and 0811 Shell Pink Medium Dark (ΔE 8.21). These are useful substitutes when 0406 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0406?
Reach for Madeira 0406 (Salmon Dark) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0406.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0406 (Salmon 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, 0406 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.