2608 — Antique Plum Dark
Pinks family#602749
Madeira 2608 (Antique Plum Dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated pink shade with hex code #602749 and RGB values 96, 39, 73. 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.
About Madeira 2608
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2608
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 2608
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2608
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2608
Madeira threads that pair well with 2608, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira2608 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 2608
Antique Plum Dark (catalog code Madeira 2608) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a steady and deep presence to projects featuring skin tones or romantic motifs. Look for it in charts that feature blush accents or cherry blossoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2608?
Madeira 2608 is called Antique Plum Dark. It's a medium-dark pink shade (hex #602749, RGB 96, 39, 73) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2608?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2608 (Antique Plum Dark) is DMC 3834 (Grape dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 87%) and DMC 327 (Violet, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2608?
The closest Madeira threads to 2608 are 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark (ΔE 4.5), 0602 Plum Dark (ΔE 5.29), and 0705 Mauve Very Dark (ΔE 7.07). These are useful substitutes when 2608 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2608?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2608 (Antique Plum Dark) for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The medium-dark 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 2608 (Antique Plum Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 2608 has a contrast ratio of about 11.1:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.