2606 — Peach Ultra Very Dark
Reds family#6F2833
Need details on Madeira 2606? This medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade (Peach Ultra Very Dark) is hex #6F2833, RGB 111, 40, 51. 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.
About Madeira 2606
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2606
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2606
Madeira threads that pair well with 2606, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira2606 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2606
Madeira 2606 (Peach Ultra Very Dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a deep and intense 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 #6F2833 and RGB 111, 40, 51. 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 221 (Shell Pink very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark, 78%) and DMC 777 (Raspberry very dark, 76%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2606?
The closest Madeira threads to 2606 are 2501 Bright Terracotta Dark (ΔE 4.45), 0514 Garnet Very Dark (ΔE 5.63), and 0811 Shell Pink Medium Dark (ΔE 6.23). 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 10.4:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.