2609 — Antique Plum Medium
Reds family
Looking up Madeira 2609? It's Antique Plum Medium, a medium red shade (#AB3851 / RGB 171, 56, 81). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2609
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 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.
Reds Family
Madeira 2609 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2609
Madeira 2609 is the floss known as Antique Plum Medium: a vivid, medium member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as rich and lively — a go-to choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It also turns up in patterns built around berries and valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2609 look like?
Madeira 2609 (Antique Plum Medium) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #AB3851 and RGB 171, 56, 81. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2609?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2609 (Antique Plum Medium) is DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium, 77%) and DMC 309 (Rose deep, 76%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2609?
The closest Madeira threads to 2609 are 0506 Baby Pink Very Dark (ΔE 3.53), 0507 Red (ΔE 4.34), and 0406 Salmon Dark (ΔE 7.65). 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 ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium 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 6.1:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.