Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light
Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light (#d7a3af) is a light, soft pink. The closest DMC thread is DMC 3727 Antique Mauve Light, very close at ΔE 1.8; in Anchor, use Anchor 1016 Antique Mauve Light (ΔE 2.2, very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light
#d7a3af · RGB 215, 163, 175
Closest to Madeira 2610 in other brands
- DMC 3727 Antique Mauve Light ΔE 1.8 very close
- Anchor 1016 Antique Mauve Light ΔE 2.2 very close
- Perler Flamingo ΔE 5.5 close
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 3.9 close
- Artkal S SP4 Pearlescent Pink ΔE 2.4 very close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 9.2 similar
Madeira 2610 color values
| Code | 2610 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Plum Light |
| Hex (screen) | #d7a3af |
| RGB | 215, 163, 175 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 72.1, a* 21.0, b* 1.3 |
| HSL | 346°, 39 %, 74 % |
| Color family | Pink, 12 of 26 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 72.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3727 Antique Mauve Light, ΔE 1.8 |
Madeira 2610 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2610: the best is DMC 3727 at ΔE 1.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3727 | Antique Mauve Light | 1.8 | very close |
| DMC | 3354 | Dusty Rose Light | 3.6 | close |
| DMC | 778 | Antique Mauve Very Light | 4.4 | close |
| Anchor | 1016 | Antique Mauve Light | 2.2 | very close |
| Anchor | 49 | China Rose Light | 5.1 | close |
| Anchor | 968 | Wineberry Light | 6.0 | similar |
| Perler | Flamingo | code 80-15203 | 5.5 | close |
| Perler | Light Pink | code 80-19079 | 7.4 | similar |
| Hama | 95 | Pastel Rose | 3.9 | close |
| Hama | 72 | Translucent Pink | 7.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | SP4 | Pearlescent Pink | 2.4 | very close |
| Artkal S | SG2 | Glow Pink | 2.9 | very close |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 9.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N25 | Pink | 14.9 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2610
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2610; the nearest, Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light, sits at ΔE 5.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2712 | Pink Purple Light | #e3b9c3 | 5.8 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 808 | Antique Mauve Light | #dcb6b8 | 6.5 | lighter and more muted |
| 404 | Salmon Light | #efa8a9 | 6.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 606 | Plum Very Light | #f8a0b9 | 7.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 304 | Coral Light | #f5b1b1 | 7.4 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 607 | Plum Ultra Very Light | #fdbac8 | 7.6 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 613 | Rose Light | #ec95b6 | 7.7 | more saturated |
| 503 | Baby Pink Medium Light | #fdbecd | 8.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2610: lighter and darker pink steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira pink family, L* from 79 to 63.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2712 | Pink Purple Light | 79.0 |
| 3 lighter | 304 | Coral Light | 78.5 |
| 2 lighter | 404 | Salmon Light | 75.6 |
| 1 lighter | 606 | Plum Very Light | 75.2 |
| this color | 2610 | Antique Plum Light | 72.1 |
| 1 darker | 710 | Mauve Very Light | 69.6 |
| 2 darker | 614 | Rose Very Light | 68.0 |
| 3 darker | 405 | Salmon Medium | 63.3 |
| 4 darker | 807 | Antique Violet Light | 62.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2610
One strand each of Madeira 607 and Madeira 1806 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2712, ΔE 5.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2610 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 607 Plum Ultra Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1806 Shell Gray Light | #d7a6b2 | 1.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 607 Plum Ultra Very Light + 1 × Madeira 807 Antique Violet Light | #dba6b3 | 1.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light + 1 × Madeira 2313 Peach Flesh | #dea7b2 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2610
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d7a3af; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 9.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2008 | Tan Dark | 4.5:1 |
Working with Madeira 2610
DMC 3727 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 2610. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 1.8 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 2610 is number 12 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 2610 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.7:1 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 Flamingo (ΔE 5.5), Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 3.9) and Artkal S SP4 Pearlescent Pink (ΔE 2.4); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2610?
DMC 3727 Antique Mauve Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light (ΔE 1.8, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3354 (ΔE 3.6) and DMC 778 (ΔE 4.4).
What color is Madeira 2610?
Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light is a light, soft pink in the pink family: hex #d7a3af, RGB 215, 163, 175, L* 72.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2610?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light is nearest (ΔE 5.8). From other brands, DMC 3727 (ΔE 1.8) or Anchor 1016 (ΔE 2.2). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 607 and Madeira 1806 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is Madeira 2610 in Perler beads?
Perler Flamingo (#f2afb7) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.5 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 3.9).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2610?
Anchor 1016 Antique Mauve Light at ΔE 2.2 (very close), then Anchor 49 at ΔE 5.1.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light ΔE 5.8
- Madeira 808 Antique Mauve Light ΔE 6.5
- Madeira 613 Rose Light ΔE 7.7
- Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light ΔE 8.0
Madeira 2610 in other brands
- Anchor 1016 Antique Mauve Light ΔE 2.2
- Perler Flamingo ΔE 5.5
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 3.9
- Artkal S SP4 Pearlescent Pink ΔE 2.4
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 9.2