Madeira 613 Rose Light
On screen, Madeira 613 Rose Light reads as a light, rich pink (#ec95b6). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3608 Plum Very Light at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 60 Magenta Light at ΔE 2.7 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 613 Rose Light
#ec95b6 · RGB 236, 149, 182
Closest to Madeira 613 in other brands
- DMC 3608 Plum Very Light ΔE 3.4 close
- Anchor 60 Magenta Light ΔE 2.7 very close
- Perler Cotton Candy ΔE 6.6 similar
- Hama 72 Translucent Pink ΔE 2.6 very close
- Artkal S S40 Carnation Pink ΔE 5.3 close
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 9.7 similar
Madeira 613 color values
| Code | 613 |
|---|---|
| Name | Rose Light |
| Hex (screen) | #ec95b6 |
| RGB | 236, 149, 182 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 71.4, a* 37.0, b* -3.3 |
| HSL | 337°, 70 %, 75 % |
| Color family | Pink, 13 of 26 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 71.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3608 Plum Very Light, ΔE 3.4 |
Madeira 613 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 613: the best is Anchor 60 at ΔE 2.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3608 | Plum Very Light | 3.4 | close |
| DMC | 3806 | Cyclamen Pink Light | 4.5 | close |
| DMC | 603 | Cranberry | 4.8 | close |
| Anchor | 60 | Magenta Light | 2.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 66 | Raspberry Light | 3.3 | close |
| Anchor | 1094 | Cranberry Very Light | 3.4 | close |
| Perler | Cotton Candy | code 80-15242 | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Twilight Plum | code 80-15265 | 8.8 | similar |
| Hama | 72 | Translucent Pink | 2.6 | very close |
| Hama | 06 | Pink | 3.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S40 | Carnation Pink | 5.3 | close |
| Artkal S | SP4 | Pearlescent Pink | 6.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N25 | Pink | 9.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 15.9 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 613
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 613; the nearest, Madeira 606 Plum Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 606 | Plum Very Light | #f8a0b9 | 3.7 | a little lighter |
| 614 | Rose Very Light | #ec85b6 | 4.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 710 | Mauve Very Light | #e390c2 | 5.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 504 | Baby Pink Medium | #ff7ba5 | 6.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 2610 | Antique Plum Light | #d7a3af | 7.7 | more muted |
| 2707 | Bright Pink Light | #f3759a | 7.9 | darker and more saturated |
| 612 | Rose Medium Light | #eb7597 | 8.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 505 | Baby Pink Dark | #ec709a | 8.5 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 613: lighter and darker pink steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira pink family, L* from 83 to 65.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 503 | Baby Pink Medium Light | 83.0 |
| 3 lighter | 607 | Plum Ultra Very Light | 81.9 |
| 2 lighter | 404 | Salmon Light | 75.6 |
| 1 lighter | 606 | Plum Very Light | 75.2 |
| this color | 613 | Rose Light | 71.4 |
| 1 darker | 710 | Mauve Very Light | 69.6 |
| 2 darker | 504 | Baby Pink Medium | 68.1 |
| 3 darker | 614 | Rose Very Light | 68.0 |
| 4 darker | 2707 | Bright Pink Light | 65.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 613
One strand each of Madeira 607 and Madeira 709 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 606, ΔE 3.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 613 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 607 Plum Ultra Very Light + 1 × Madeira 709 Mauve Light | #eb98bb | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 606 Plum Very Light + 1 × Madeira 614 Rose Very Light | #f293b8 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 304 Coral Light + 1 × Madeira 709 Mauve Light | #e792af | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 613
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #ec95b6; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 9.5:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2113 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 613
Substituting Madeira 613 takes care: DMC 3608 is a little lighter (ΔE 3.4), and Anchor 60 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 2.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 613 is number 13 of 26 in the Madeira pink family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 606 Plum Very Light and down to Madeira 710 Mauve Very Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 613 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.5:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cotton Candy (ΔE 6.6), Hama 72 Translucent Pink (ΔE 2.6) and Artkal S S40 Carnation Pink (ΔE 5.3); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 613?
DMC 3608 Plum Very Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 613 Rose Light (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 3806 (ΔE 4.5) and DMC 603 (ΔE 4.8).
What color is Madeira 613?
Madeira 613 Rose Light is a light, rich pink in the pink family: hex #ec95b6, RGB 236, 149, 182, L* 71.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 613?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 606 Plum Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.7). From other brands, DMC 3608 (ΔE 3.4) or Anchor 60 (ΔE 2.7). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 607 and Madeira 709 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is Madeira 613 in Perler beads?
Perler Cotton Candy (#f479b0) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 72 Translucent Pink (ΔE 2.6).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 613?
Anchor 60 Magenta Light at ΔE 2.7 (very close), then Anchor 66 at ΔE 3.3.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 710 Mauve Very Light ΔE 5.2
- Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light ΔE 7.7
Madeira 613 in other brands
- Perler Cotton Candy ΔE 6.6
- Hama 72 Translucent Pink ΔE 2.6
- Artkal S S40 Carnation Pink ΔE 5.3
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 9.7