0606 — Plum Very Light
Pinks family#C38397
Below: Madeira 0606 (Plum Very Light), a medium-light, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #C38397 and RGB 195, 131, 151. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 0606
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0606
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 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.
Because Madeira 0809 (Antique Mauve Medium) is so near (ΔE 2.28), 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
Madeira0606 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0606
Madeira 0606 (Plum Very Light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The balanced and versatile 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 medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #C38397 and RGB 195, 131, 151. 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 3727 (Antique Mauve light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 72%) and DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 65%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0606?
The closest Madeira threads to 0606 are 0809 Antique Mauve Medium (ΔE 2.28), 0613 Rose Light (ΔE 4.71), and 0605 Plum Light (ΔE 6.18). 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 medium-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 3:1 on white fabric and 7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.