2607 — Antique Plum Very Dark
Reds family
Below: Madeira 2607 (Antique Plum Very Dark), a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #68181C and RGB 104, 24, 28. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2607
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 2607
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2607
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 2607 (Antique Plum Very Dark) sits a hair from Madeira 0513 (Garnet Dark) (ΔE 1.28) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2607
Madeira threads that pair well with 2607, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 2607 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2607
Meet Madeira 2607, Antique Plum Very Dark — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The intense and saturated character of this shade lends itself well to roses and hearts. Stitchers frequently choose it for holiday designs and bold accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2607 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2607 is Antique Plum Very Dark — a medium-dark red thread (hex #68181C, RGB 104, 24, 28). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2607?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2607 (Antique Plum Very Dark) is DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 79%) and DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark, 71%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2607?
The closest Madeira threads to 2607 are 0513 Garnet Dark (ΔE 1.28), 0514 Garnet Very Dark (ΔE 2.22), and 0512 Garnet Medium (ΔE 3.29). These are useful substitutes when 2607 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2607 good for?
Madeira 2607 (Antique Plum Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2607.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2607 (Antique Plum Very Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 2607 has a contrast ratio of about 12.1:1 on white fabric and 1.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.