Madeira 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark
Madeira 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark is a very dark, rich red with the screen hex #3a001f. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 35 Fuschia Very Dark at ΔE 3.6 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark at ΔE 7.1 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark
#3a001f · RGB 58, 0, 31
Closest to Madeira 2607 in other brands
- DMC 35 Fuschia Very Dark ΔE 3.6 close
- Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark ΔE 7.1 similar
- Perler Eggplant ΔE 14.9 loose
- Hama 30 Burgundy ΔE 8.8 similar
- Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood ΔE 19.0 loose
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 18.0 loose
Madeira 2607 color values
| Code | 2607 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Plum Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #3a001f |
| RGB | 58, 0, 31 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 9.0, a* 30.2, b* -3.6 |
| HSL | 328°, 100 %, 11 % |
| Color family | Red, 74 of 74 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 9.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 35 Fuschia Very Dark, ΔE 3.6 |
Madeira 2607 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2607: the best is DMC 35 at ΔE 3.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 35 | Fuschia Very Dark | 3.6 | close |
| DMC | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 9.5 | similar |
| DMC | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 11.2 | loose |
| Anchor | 72 | Raspberry Very Dark | 7.1 | similar |
| Anchor | 22 | Burgundy Very Dark | 9.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 102 | Violet Very Dark | 10.2 | loose |
| Perler | Eggplant | code 80-15248 | 14.9 | loose |
| Perler | Cocoa | code 80-15262 | 16.4 | loose |
| Hama | 30 | Burgundy | 8.8 | similar |
| Hama | 118 | Maroon Red | 12.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S49 | Mulberry Wood | 19.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | SE9 | Dark Mauve | 21.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 18.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 20.7 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2607
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2607; the nearest, Madeira 2608 Antique Plum Dark, sits at ΔE 4.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2608 | Antique Plum Dark | #4f002a | 4.5 | lighter and more saturated |
| 2606 | Peach Ultra Very Dark | #59001f | 9.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 514 | Garnet Very Dark | #60001f | 11.0 | lighter and more saturated |
| 805 | Purple | #690049 | 11.2 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 714 | Violet Very Dark | #400045 | 11.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 2501 | Bright Terracotta Dark | #64001f | 12.0 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1810 | Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark | #3a262e | 12.6 | lighter and more muted |
| 602 | Plum Dark | #741431 | 13.5 | much lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2607: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Madeira red family, L* from 19 to 9.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2501 | Bright Terracotta Dark | 19.3 |
| 3 lighter | 514 | Garnet Very Dark | 18.3 |
| 2 lighter | 2606 | Peach Ultra Very Dark | 16.6 |
| 1 lighter | 2608 | Antique Plum Dark | 14.6 |
| this color | 2607 | Antique Plum Very Dark | 9.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2607
One strand each of Madeira 601 and Madeira 1713 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2608, ΔE 4.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2607 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 601 Plum Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1713 Blue Black | #3c001d | 1.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1008 Blue Dark | #3f0425 | 1.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1009 Blue Very Dark | #3f001f | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2607
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #3a001f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 1806 | Shell Gray Light | 5.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 17.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2002 | Mocha Brown Medium | 4.6:1 |
How to use Madeira 2607
Substituting Madeira 2607 takes care: DMC 35 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.6), and Anchor 72 is lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 7.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2607 is number 74 of 74 in the Madeira red family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Madeira 2608 Antique Plum Dark is the next one up. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2607 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 17.5:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Eggplant (ΔE 14.9), Hama 30 Burgundy (ΔE 8.8) and Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood (ΔE 19.0); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2607?
DMC 35 Fuschia Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark (ΔE 3.6, close). Runners-up: DMC 154 (ΔE 9.5) and DMC 550 (ΔE 11.2).
What color is Madeira 2607?
Madeira 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark is a very dark, rich red in the red family: hex #3a001f, RGB 58, 0, 31, L* 9.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2607?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2608 Antique Plum Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.5). From other brands, DMC 35 (ΔE 3.6) or Anchor 72 (ΔE 7.1). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 601 and Madeira 1713 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is Madeira 2607 in Perler beads?
Perler Eggplant (#6f3255) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 14.9 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 30 Burgundy (ΔE 8.8).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2607?
Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark at ΔE 7.1 (similar), then Anchor 22 at ΔE 9.8.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 2607 in other brands
- Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark ΔE 7.1
- Perler Eggplant ΔE 14.9
- Hama 30 Burgundy ΔE 8.8
- Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood ΔE 19.0
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 18.0