2610 — Antique Plum Light
Pinks family#D8A3B6
Madeira 2610 (Antique Plum Light) is a light, moderately saturated pink shade with hex code #D8A3B6 and RGB values 216, 163, 182. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2610
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2610
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 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.
Because Madeira 0607 (Plum Ultra Very Light) is so near (ΔE 2.82), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2610
Madeira threads that pair well with 2610, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira2610 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 2610
Madeira 2610 is the floss known as Antique Plum Light: a moderately saturated, light member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its soft and gentle presence shines in romantic motifs and blush accents alike. Pull this thread for cherry blossoms or ballet themes 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 pinks family with hex #D8A3B6 and RGB 216, 163, 182. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2610?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2610 (Antique Plum Light) is DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3689 (Mauve light, 73%) and DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 73%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2610?
The closest Madeira threads to 2610 are 0607 Plum Ultra Very Light (ΔE 2.82), 0503 Baby Pink Medium Light (ΔE 3.94), and 0505 Baby Pink Dark (ΔE 4.45). 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 tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. 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 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.