0608 — Plum Very Pale
Pinks family#E0B1B6
Looking up Madeira 0608? It's Plum Very Pale, a light pink shade (#E0B1B6 / RGB 224, 177, 182). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 0608
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0608
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 0608
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0608
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0808 (Antique Mauve Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.71). 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.
Pinks Family
Madeira0608 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0608
Plum Very Pale (catalog code Madeira 0608) is a light, moderately saturated shade from the pinks family. Expect a easy and clean 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 light pink shade (hex #E0B1B6, RGB 224, 177, 182) 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 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 68%) and DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 67%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0608?
The closest Madeira threads to 0608 are 0808 Antique Mauve Light (ΔE 2.71), 0607 Plum Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.68), and 0503 Baby Pink Medium Light (ΔE 4.02). 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 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 0608 (Plum Very Pale)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 0608 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.