0609 — Dusty Rose Dark
Pinks family
Madeira 0609 — Dusty Rose Dark — has hex #D3689B and RGB 211, 104, 155. This medium-light, vivid 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0609
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 0609
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0609
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 0605 (Plum Light) is so near (ΔE 1.15), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0609
Madeira threads that pair well with 0609, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0609 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0609
Madeira 0609 is the floss known as Dusty Rose Dark: a vivid, medium-light member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is balanced and lively, 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 #D3689B and RGB 211, 104, 155. 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 3608 (Plum very light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light, 78%) and DMC 3688 (Mauve medium, 72%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0609?
The closest Madeira threads to 0609 are 0605 Plum Light (ΔE 1.15), 0709 Mauve Light (ΔE 4.45), and 0711 Violet Light (ΔE 5.9). 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 0609 has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.