0609 — Dusty Rose Dark
Pinks family#BA647B
Madeira 0609 — Dusty Rose Dark — has hex #BA647B and RGB 186, 100, 123. This medium-light, moderately saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 0609
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0609
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 0609
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0609
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0609
Madeira threads that pair well with 0609, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira0609 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0609
Madeira 0609 is the floss known as Dusty Rose Dark: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is balanced and versatile, making it a popular choice for flamingo designs and tulip blooms. It pairs nicely in designs that call for cosmetics-themed designs or rose buds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0609 look like?
Madeira 0609 (Dusty Rose Dark) is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #BA647B and RGB 186, 100, 123. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0609?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0609 (Dusty Rose Dark) is DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3688 (Mauve medium, 75%) and DMC 223 (Shell Pink light, 70%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0609?
The closest Madeira threads to 0609 are 0506 Baby Pink Very Dark (ΔE 3.96), 0610 Dusty Rose Very Dark (ΔE 5.07), and 0605 Plum Light (ΔE 5.08). These are useful substitutes when 0609 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0609?
Reach for Madeira 0609 (Dusty Rose Dark) when your project calls for blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0609.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0609 (Dusty Rose Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 0609 has a contrast ratio of about 4:1 on white fabric and 5.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.