Madeira Mouliné

0604 — Plum

Pinks family

Madeira 0604 — Plum — has hex #A21C58 and RGB 162, 28, 88. This medium-dark, vivid pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#A21C58
RGB
162, 28, 88
HSL
333°, 71%, 37%
Lab
36.4, 56.3, -0.2
Lightness
37%
Dark
Saturation
71%
Rich
Hue
333°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0604

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Madeira 0604 Plum

Similar Madeira Colors to 0604

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Madeira 0604

On white fabric
7.4:1
On dark fabric
2.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
crimson

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, Madeira 0604 (Plum) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Blending & gradients

Madeira 0604 (Plum) sits a hair from Madeira 0703 (Cerise Dark) (ΔE 1.78) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Madeira 0604

Madeira threads that pair well with 0604, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

Madeira 0604 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Madeira 0604

Known as Plum, Madeira 0604 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a intense and saturated feel that suits blush accents and cherry blossoms particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ballet themes or baby projects for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Madeira 0604 — what color is it?

The color of Madeira 0604 is Plum — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #A21C58, RGB 162, 28, 88). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0604?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 0604 (Plum) is DMC 917 (Plum medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark, 77%) and DMC 718 (Plum, 73%).

Which Madeira threads are close to 0604?

The closest Madeira threads to 0604 are 0703 Cerise Dark (ΔE 1.78), 0704 Cerise Very Dark (ΔE 5.11), and 0603 Plum Medium (ΔE 5.54). These are useful substitutes when 0604 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Madeira 0604 good for?

Madeira 0604 (Plum) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0604.

What fabric color works best with Madeira 0604 (Plum)?

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, 0604 has a contrast ratio of about 7.4:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.