2406
Reds family
Madeira 2406 is a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex code #D76F7A and RGB values 215, 111, 122. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2406
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 2406
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2406
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 0405 (Salmon Medium) is so near (ΔE 2.16), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2406
Madeira threads that pair well with 2406, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 2406 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2406
Madeira 2406 is a medium-light, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a balanced and lively presence to projects featuring valentines or poppies. Look for it in charts that feature cardinal birds or apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2406 look like?
Madeira 2406 is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #D76F7A and RGB 215, 111, 122. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2406?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2406 is DMC 760 (Salmon) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose, 81%) and DMC 899 (Rose medium, 77%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2406?
The closest Madeira threads to 2406 are 0405 Salmon Medium (ΔE 2.16), 0413 Pink Medium (ΔE 5.07), and 2413 (ΔE 5.57). These are useful substitutes when 2406 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2406?
Reach for Madeira 2406 when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2406.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2406?
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, 2406 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.