2605 — Peach Very Light
Reds family
Madeira 2605 — Peach Very Light — has hex #FFAD99 and RGB 255, 173, 153. This light, highly saturated red 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 2605
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 2605
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2605
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 2605 (Peach Very Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 2503 (Bright Terracotta Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.53). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2605
Madeira threads that pair well with 2605, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 2605 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2605
A light, highly saturated entry in the reds family, Madeira 2605 carries the name Peach Very Light with red-orange tones. Its tone is fresh and easy, making it a popular choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for roses or hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2605?
Madeira 2605 is called Peach Very Light. It's a light red shade (hex #FFAD99, RGB 255, 173, 153) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2605?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2605 (Peach Very Light) is DMC 353 (Peach) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3824 (Apricot light, 88%) and DMC 754 (Peach light, 81%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2605?
The closest Madeira threads to 2605 are 2503 Bright Terracotta Light (ΔE 1.53), 0304 Coral Light (ΔE 3.35), and 0305 Coral Very Light (ΔE 5.85). These are useful substitutes when 2605 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2605?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2605 (Peach Very Light) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. 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 2605 (Peach Very Light)?
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, 2605 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.