Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark
On screen, Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark reads as a very dark, rich red (#59001f). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 154 Grape Very Dark at ΔE 7.4 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 22 Burgundy Very Dark at ΔE 1.6 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark
#59001f · RGB 89, 0, 31
Closest to Madeira 2606 in other brands
- DMC 154 Grape Very Dark ΔE 7.4 similar
- Anchor 22 Burgundy Very Dark ΔE 1.6 very close
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 13.3 loose
- Hama 30 Burgundy ΔE 3.3 close
- Artkal S S146 Bloodrose Red ΔE 14.3 loose
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 12.3 loose
Madeira 2606 color values
| Code | 2606 |
|---|---|
| Name | Peach Ultra Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #59001f |
| RGB | 89, 0, 31 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 16.6, a* 38.5, b* 8.3 |
| HSL | 339°, 100 %, 17 % |
| Color family | Red, 71 of 74 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 16.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 154 Grape Very Dark, ΔE 7.4 |
Madeira 2606 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2606: the best is Anchor 22 at ΔE 1.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 7.4 | similar |
| DMC | 814 | Garnet Dark | 9.5 | similar |
| DMC | 35 | Fuschia Very Dark | 9.6 | similar |
| Anchor | 22 | Burgundy Very Dark | 1.6 | very close |
| Anchor | 44 | Carmine Rose Dark | 1.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 72 | Raspberry Very Dark | 2.7 | very close |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 13.3 | loose |
| Perler | Eggplant | code 80-15248 | 14.0 | loose |
| Hama | 30 | Burgundy | 3.3 | close |
| Hama | 118 | Maroon Red | 7.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S146 | Bloodrose Red | 14.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S38 | Burgundy | 15.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 12.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 17.3 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2606
2 other Madeira colors within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2606, led by Madeira 514 Garnet Very Dark at ΔE 1.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 514 | Garnet Very Dark | #60001f | 1.9 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2501 | Bright Terracotta Dark | #64001f | 2.9 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 602 | Plum Dark | #741431 | 6.1 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2608 | Antique Plum Dark | #4f002a | 6.7 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 601 | Plum Very Dark | #510005 | 8.0 | a little darker |
| 2607 | Antique Plum Very Dark | #3a001f | 9.1 | darker and more muted |
| 513 | Garnet Dark | #80001f | 9.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 810 | Antique Mauve Dark | #7b2a34 | 9.9 | much lighter |
Shading Madeira 2606: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 3 darker steps from the Madeira red family, L* from 26 to 9.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 513 | Garnet Dark | 25.8 |
| 3 lighter | 602 | Plum Dark | 25.1 |
| 2 lighter | 2501 | Bright Terracotta Dark | 19.3 |
| 1 lighter | 514 | Garnet Very Dark | 18.3 |
| this color | 2606 | Peach Ultra Very Dark | 16.6 |
| 1 darker | 2608 | Antique Plum Dark | 14.6 |
| 2 darker | 601 | Plum Very Dark | 14.2 |
| 3 darker | 2607 | Antique Plum Very Dark | 9.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2606
The best modelled blend lands at ΔE 2.0, no closer than Madeira 514 alone (ΔE 1.9), so blends here are for texture rather than accuracy.
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2606 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2501 Bright Terracotta Dark + 1 × Madeira 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark | #52001f | 2.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 2608 Antique Plum Dark + 1 × Madeira 601 Plum Very Dark | #50001d | 2.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 2501 Bright Terracotta Dark + 1 × Madeira 2608 Antique Plum Dark | #5a0025 | 2.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2606
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #59001f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 1806 | Shell Gray Light | 4.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 14.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2011 | Tan | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 2606
Substituting Madeira 2606 takes care: DMC 154 is lighter and more muted (ΔE 7.4), and Anchor 22 is slightly more muted (ΔE 1.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2606 is number 71 of 74 in the Madeira red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 514 Garnet Very Dark and down to Madeira 2608 Antique Plum Dark. Keep it labelled next to Madeira 514 and Madeira 2501, its only neighbors inside ΔE 3.
Madeira 2606 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 14.5:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cranapple (ΔE 13.3), Hama 30 Burgundy (ΔE 3.3) and Artkal S S146 Bloodrose Red (ΔE 14.3); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2606?
DMC 154 Grape Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 7.4, similar). Runners-up: DMC 814 (ΔE 9.5) and DMC 35 (ΔE 9.6).
What color is Madeira 2606?
Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark is a very dark, rich red in the red family: hex #59001f, RGB 89, 0, 31, L* 16.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2606?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 514 Garnet Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 1.9). From other brands, DMC 154 (ΔE 7.4) or Anchor 22 (ΔE 1.6). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2501 and Madeira 2607 models at ΔE 2.0.
What is Madeira 2606 in Perler beads?
Perler Cranapple (#843947) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 13.3 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 30 Burgundy (ΔE 3.3).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2606?
Anchor 22 Burgundy Very Dark at ΔE 1.6 (very close), then Anchor 44 at ΔE 1.7.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark ΔE 9.1
- Madeira 513 Garnet Dark ΔE 9.7
- Madeira 810 Antique Mauve Dark ΔE 9.9
Madeira 2606 in other brands
- DMC 154 Grape Very Dark ΔE 7.4
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 13.3
- Hama 30 Burgundy ΔE 3.3
- Artkal S S146 Bloodrose Red ΔE 14.3
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 12.3