2608 — Antique Plum Dark
Reds family
Madeira 2608 (Antique Plum Dark) is a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex code #89263E and RGB values 137, 38, 62. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2608
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 2608
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2608
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 2608
Madeira threads that pair well with 2608, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 2608 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2608
Antique Plum Dark (catalog code Madeira 2608) is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a strong and rich presence to projects featuring hearts or holiday designs. Look for it in charts that feature bold accents or berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2608?
Madeira 2608 is called Antique Plum Dark. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #89263E, RGB 137, 38, 62) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2608?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2608 (Antique Plum Dark) is DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3721 (Shell Pink dark, 82%) and DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2608?
The closest Madeira threads to 2608 are 0509 Red Dark (ΔE 3.7), 0508 Red Medium Dark (ΔE 3.82), and 0510 Christmas Red (ΔE 5.06). 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 apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 2608 has a contrast ratio of about 8.7:1 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.