0406 — Salmon Dark
Reds family
Looking up Madeira 0406? It's Salmon Dark, a medium red shade (#BF4E59 / RGB 191, 78, 89). 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 0406
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 0406
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0406
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0406
Madeira threads that pair well with 0406, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0406 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 #BF4E59 and RGB 191, 78, 89. 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 3328 (Salmon dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium, 80%) and DMC 223 (Shell Pink light, 78%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0406?
The closest Madeira threads to 0406 are 0506 Baby Pink Very Dark (ΔE 5.27), 0410 Rose Dark (ΔE 5.86), and 0505 Baby Pink Dark (ΔE 6.06). 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 0406 has a contrast ratio of about 4.7:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.