0601 — Plum Very Dark
Pinks family#530020
Below: Madeira 0601 (Plum Very Dark), a dark, highly saturated pink shade with hex #530020 and RGB 83, 0, 32. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 0601
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0601
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 0601
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0601
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 0601 (Plum Very Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0601
Madeira threads that pair well with 0601, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira0601 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0601
Meet Madeira 0601, Plum Very Dark — a highly saturated, dark thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The dramatic and vivid character of this shade lends itself well to florals and skin tones. Stitchers frequently choose it for romantic motifs and blush accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0601 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0601 is Plum Very Dark — a dark pink thread (hex #530020, RGB 83, 0, 32). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0601?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0601 (Plum Very Dark) is DMC 814 (Garnet dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 72%) and DMC 3685 (Mauve dark, 70%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0601?
The closest Madeira threads to 0601 are 0514 Garnet Very Dark (ΔE 7.32), 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark (ΔE 9.02), and 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 9.03). These are useful substitutes when 0601 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0601 good for?
Madeira 0601 (Plum Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0601.
Is Madeira 0601 (Plum Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 0601 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.