0602 — Plum Dark
Pinks family
Madeira 0602 (Plum Dark) is a dark, vivid pink shade with hex code #700F3B and RGB values 112, 15, 59. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0602
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 0602
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0602
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 0602 (Plum Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0602
Madeira threads that pair well with 0602, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0602 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0602
Plum Dark (catalog code Madeira 0602) is a dark, vivid shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a striking and rich presence to projects featuring skin tones or romantic motifs. Look for it in charts that feature blush accents or cherry blossoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0602?
Madeira 0602 is called Plum Dark. It's a dark pink shade (hex #700F3B, RGB 112, 15, 59) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0602?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0602 (Plum Dark) is DMC 915 (Plum dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3685 (Mauve dark, 88%) and DMC 3803 (Mauve medium, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0602?
The closest Madeira threads to 0602 are 0603 Plum Medium (ΔE 4.9), 0601 Plum Very Dark (ΔE 5.04), and 0705 Mauve Very Dark (ΔE 5.21). These are useful substitutes when 0602 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0602?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0602 (Plum Dark) for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0602 (Plum Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 0602 has a contrast ratio of about 11.5:1 on white fabric and 1.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.