0506 — Baby Pink Very Dark
Reds family
Madeira 0506 (Baby Pink Very Dark) is a medium, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #B8405B and RGB values 184, 64, 91. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0506
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0506
Madeira threads that pair well with 0506, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0506 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0506
Madeira 0506 is the floss known as Baby Pink Very Dark: a moderately saturated, medium member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its rich and warm presence shines in apple motifs and ladybug designs alike. Pull this thread for barn scenes or tomato patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0506 look like?
Madeira 0506 (Baby Pink Very Dark) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #B8405B and RGB 184, 64, 91. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0506?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0506 (Baby Pink Very Dark) is DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3687 (Mauve, 79%) and DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium, 78%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0506?
The closest Madeira threads to 0506 are 2609 Antique Plum Medium (ΔE 3.53), 0406 Salmon Dark (ΔE 5.27), and 0410 Rose Dark (ΔE 7.2). 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 bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium 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 5.4:1 on white fabric and 3.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.