Madeira Mouliné

0608 — Plum Very Pale

Pinks family

Looking up Madeira 0608? It's Plum Very Pale, a very light pink shade (#FFC3DF / RGB 255, 195, 223). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#FFC3DF
RGB
255, 195, 223
HSL
332°, 100%, 88%
Lab
84.8, 25.6, -5.6
Lightness
88%
Very light
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
332°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0608

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

Madeira 0608 Plum Very Pale

Sullivans

Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light 45297 87% Good
Mauve Light 45358 75% Approx
Salmon Very Light 45363 70% Approx
Dusty Rose Very Light 45466 68% Approx
Baby Pink 45220 63% Fair

Crescent Colours

Bambino 076 62% Fair
Spun Sugar 030 59% Fair
Sugar and Spice 040 50% Fair
Little Pink Peony 121 49% Fair
Fleur de Lilac 123 40% Fair

Similar Madeira Colors to 0608

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

Working with Madeira 0608

On white fabric
1.5:1
On dark fabric
14.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Highlights & negative space

Pale shades like Madeira 0608 (Plum Very Pale) do the quiet work in a chart — snow, cloud, lace, and catchlight highlights, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 2712 (Pink Purple Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.38). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Madeira 0608

Madeira threads that pair well with 0608, 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 0608 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Madeira 0608

Plum Very Pale (catalog code Madeira 0608) is a very light, highly saturated shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. Expect a fresh and luminous look that suits peony petals, flamingo designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Madeira 0608?

Madeira 0608 is called Plum Very Pale. It's a very light pink shade (hex #FFC3DF, RGB 255, 195, 223) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0608?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 0608 (Plum Very Pale) is DMC 3689 (Mauve light) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light, 66%) and DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 62%).

What's a good substitute for Madeira 0608?

The closest Madeira threads to 0608 are 2712 Pink Purple Light (ΔE 1.38), 0814 Shell Pink Light (ΔE 5.67), and 0502 Baby Pink Light (ΔE 5.75). These are useful substitutes when 0608 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Madeira 0608?

Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0608 (Plum Very Pale) for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The very light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Can Madeira 0608 (Plum Very Pale) be used for highlights?

Yes — pale shades like 0608 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.