0606 — Plum Very Light
Pinks family
Below: Madeira 0606 (Plum Very Light), a light, vivid pink shade with hex #EF90BD and RGB 239, 144, 189. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0606
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 0606
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0606
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 0606 (Plum Very Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Madeira 0612 (Rose Medium Light) is so near (ΔE 3.13), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0606
Madeira threads that pair well with 0606, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0606 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0606
Madeira 0606 (Plum Very Light) is a light, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The soft and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for ballet themes and baby projects. Expect to see it used in peony petals and flamingo designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0606 look like?
Madeira 0606 (Plum Very Light) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #EF90BD and RGB 239, 144, 189. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0606?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0606 (Plum Very Light) is DMC 605 (Cranberry very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 604 (Cranberry light, 74%) and DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light, 74%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0606?
The closest Madeira threads to 0606 are 0612 Rose Medium Light (ΔE 3.13), 2713 Pink Purple Medium (ΔE 3.6), and 0614 Rose Very Light (ΔE 4.01). These are useful substitutes when 0606 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0606?
Reach for Madeira 0606 (Plum Very Light) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0606.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0606 (Plum Very 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, 0606 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.