2606 — Peach Ultra Very Dark
Reds family
Need details on Madeira 2606? This medium-dark, vivid red shade (Peach Ultra Very Dark) is hex #8F222A, RGB 143, 34, 42. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2606
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 2606
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2606
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 0407 (Salmon Very Dark) is so near (ΔE 1.73), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2606
Madeira threads that pair well with 2606, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 2606 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2606
Madeira 2606 (Peach Ultra Very Dark) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a deep and vivid quality, this thread works beautifully in tomato patterns and roses. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hearts and holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2606 look like?
Madeira 2606 (Peach Ultra Very Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #8F222A and RGB 143, 34, 42. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2606?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2606 (Peach Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 22 (Alizarin) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark, 87%) and DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark, 86%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2606?
The closest Madeira threads to 2606 are 0407 Salmon Very Dark (ΔE 1.73), 0211 Christmas Red Bright (ΔE 2.15), and 0508 Red Medium Dark (ΔE 4.61). These are useful substitutes when 2606 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2606?
Reach for Madeira 2606 (Peach Ultra Very Dark) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2606.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2606 (Peach Ultra Very 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, 2606 has a contrast ratio of about 8.6:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.