0605 — Plum Light
Pinks family#B5708C
Need details on Madeira 0605? This medium-light, moderately saturated pink shade (Plum Light) is hex #B5708C, RGB 181, 112, 140. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0605
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0605
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 0605
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0605
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 0605
Madeira threads that pair well with 0605, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira0605 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0605
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the pinks family, Madeira 0605 carries the name Plum Light with rose pink tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and approachable, perfect for cherry blossoms and ballet themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on baby projects and peony petals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0605?
Madeira 0605 is called Plum Light. It's a medium-light pink shade (hex #B5708C, RGB 181, 112, 140) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0605?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0605 (Plum Light) is DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3836 (Grape light, 72%) and DMC 3688 (Mauve medium, 68%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0605?
The closest Madeira threads to 0605 are 0609 Dusty Rose Dark (ΔE 5.08), 0606 Plum Very Light (ΔE 6.18), and 0809 Antique Mauve Medium (ΔE 6.63). These are useful substitutes when 0605 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0605?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0605 (Plum Light) for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The medium-light 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 0605 (Plum Light)?
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, 0605 has a contrast ratio of about 3.7:1 on white fabric and 5.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.