0506 — Baby Pink Very Dark
Pinks family#CE6080
Madeira 0506 (Baby Pink Very Dark) is a medium-light, vivid pink shade with hex code #CE6080 and RGB values 206, 96, 128. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0506
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0506
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 0506
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0506
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Madeira 0610 (Dusty Rose Very Dark) is so near (ΔE 1.5), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0506
Madeira threads that pair well with 0506, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira0506 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0506
Madeira 0506 is the floss known as Baby Pink Very Dark: a vivid, medium-light member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its balanced and lively presence shines in flamingo designs and tulip blooms alike. Pull this thread for cosmetics-themed designs or rose buds when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0506 look like?
Madeira 0506 (Baby Pink Very Dark) is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #CE6080 and RGB 206, 96, 128. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0506?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0506 (Baby Pink Very Dark) is DMC 3688 (Mauve medium) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium, 78%) and DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark, 75%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0506?
The closest Madeira threads to 0506 are 0610 Dusty Rose Very Dark (ΔE 1.5), 0609 Dusty Rose Dark (ΔE 3.96), and 0611 Rose Medium Dark (ΔE 4.1). These are useful substitutes when 0506 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0506?
Reach for Madeira 0506 (Baby Pink Very Dark) when your project calls for blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0506.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0506 (Baby Pink Very 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, 0506 has a contrast ratio of about 3.7:1 on white fabric and 5.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.