2609 — Antique Plum Medium
Pinks family#893A5C
Looking up Madeira 2609? It's Antique Plum Medium, a medium-dark pink shade (#893A5C / RGB 137, 58, 92). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 2609
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2609
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 2609
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2609
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 2609
Madeira threads that pair well with 2609, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira2609 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 2609
Madeira 2609 is the floss known as Antique Plum Medium: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. The shade reads as deep and intense — a go-to choice for romantic motifs and blush accents. It also turns up in patterns built around cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2609 look like?
Madeira 2609 (Antique Plum Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #893A5C and RGB 137, 58, 92. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2609?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2609 (Antique Plum Medium) is DMC 917 (Plum medium) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark, 69%) and DMC 3803 (Mauve medium, 68%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2609?
The closest Madeira threads to 2609 are 0603 Plum Medium (ΔE 6.46), 0704 Cerise Very Dark (ΔE 7.31), and 0602 Plum Dark (ΔE 7.51). These are useful substitutes when 2609 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2609?
Reach for Madeira 2609 (Antique Plum Medium) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2609.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2609 (Antique Plum Medium)?
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, 2609 has a contrast ratio of about 7.4:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.