2610 — Antique Plum Light
Reds family
Madeira 2610 (Antique Plum Light) is a light, vivid red shade with hex code #E89AA7 and RGB values 232, 154, 167. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2610
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 2610
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2610
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 2610
Madeira threads that pair well with 2610, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 2610 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2610
Madeira 2610 is the floss known as Antique Plum Light: a vivid, light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its soft and lively presence shines in holiday designs and bold accents alike. Pull this thread for berries or valentines when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2610 look like?
Madeira 2610 (Antique Plum Light) is a light shade in the reds family with hex #E89AA7 and RGB 232, 154, 167. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2610?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2610 (Antique Plum Light) is DMC 3326 (Rose light (776)) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 761 (Salmon light, 80%) and DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 79%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2610?
The closest Madeira threads to 2610 are 0404 Salmon Light (ΔE 3.4), 0504 Baby Pink Medium (ΔE 4.61), and 0414 Pink (ΔE 5.51). These are useful substitutes when 2610 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2610?
Reach for Madeira 2610 (Antique Plum Light) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2610.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2610 (Antique Plum Light)?
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, 2610 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.