Madeira 610 Dusty Rose Very Dark
Madeira 610 Dusty Rose Very Dark (#c74a5e) is a medium, rich red. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3350 Dusty Rose Ultra Dark at ΔE 5.2 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 41 Carmine Rose Medium Light at ΔE 3.5 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 610 Dusty Rose Very Dark
#c74a5e · RGB 199, 74, 94
Closest to Madeira 610 in other brands
- DMC 3350 Dusty Rose Ultra Dark ΔE 5.2 close
- Anchor 41 Carmine Rose Medium Light ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Fruit Punch ΔE 4.6 close
- Hama 29 Claret ΔE 9.4 similar
- Artkal S SP5 Pearlescent Red ΔE 3.8 close
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 9.7 similar
Madeira 610 color values
| Code | 610 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dusty Rose Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #c74a5e |
| RGB | 199, 74, 94 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 49.3, a* 51.3, b* 15.3 |
| HSL | 350°, 53 %, 54 % |
| Color family | Red, 27 of 74 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 49.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3350 Dusty Rose Ultra Dark, ΔE 5.2 |
Madeira 610 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 610: the best is Anchor 41 at ΔE 3.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3350 | Dusty Rose Ultra Dark | 5.2 | close |
| DMC | 3832 | Raspberry Medium | 5.6 | close |
| DMC | 600 | Cranberry Very Dark | 5.8 | close |
| Anchor | 41 | Carmine Rose Medium Light | 3.5 | close |
| Anchor | 1027 | Rose Wine Medium Dark | 4.2 | close |
| Anchor | 38 | Blossom Pink Medium | 4.6 | close |
| Perler | Fruit Punch | code 80-15256 | 4.6 | close |
| Perler | Rose | code 80-15244 | 5.8 | close |
| Hama | 29 | Claret | 9.4 | similar |
| Hama | 13 | Transparent Red | 9.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | SP5 | Pearlescent Red | 3.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S84 | Deep Chestnut | 4.4 | close |
| Nabbi | N19 | Red | 9.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N25 | Pink | 14.3 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 610
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 610; the nearest, Madeira 812 Shell Pink Medium, sits at ΔE 3.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 812 | Shell Pink Medium | #c3565f | 3.1 | more muted |
| 611 | Rose Medium Dark | #dd405e | 3.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 406 | Salmon Dark | #c94a52 | 4.0 | slightly more saturated |
| 506 | Baby Pink Very Dark | #d74670 | 5.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 412 | Pink Dark | #e02a4a | 6.3 | more saturated |
| 413 | Pink Medium | #eb3f6f | 7.2 | lighter and more saturated |
| 609 | Dusty Rose Dark | #dc5f73 | 7.3 | lighter |
| 410 | Rose Dark | #d53440 | 7.7 | more saturated |
Shading Madeira 610: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira red family, L* from 54 to 42.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 413 | Pink Medium | 54.4 |
| 3 lighter | 506 | Baby Pink Very Dark | 51.8 |
| 2 lighter | 611 | Rose Medium Dark | 51.7 |
| 1 lighter | 812 | Shell Pink Medium | 50.8 |
| this color | 610 | Dusty Rose Very Dark | 49.3 |
| 1 darker | 410 | Rose Dark | 48.2 |
| 2 darker | 702 | Cerise | 46.6 |
| 3 darker | 2708 | Bright Pink Medium | 45.5 |
| 4 darker | 604 | Plum | 41.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 610
One strand each of Madeira 506 and Madeira 402 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 812, ΔE 3.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 610 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 506 Baby Pink Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 402 Terracotta Medium Light | #c44b5c | 0.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 609 Dusty Rose Dark + 1 × Madeira 507 Red | #cb445d | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 413 Pink Medium + 1 × Madeira 402 Terracotta Medium Light | #cf485c | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 610
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #c74a5e; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with Madeira 610
Substituting Madeira 610 takes care: DMC 3350 is a little darker (ΔE 5.2), and Anchor 41 is more saturated (ΔE 3.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 610 is number 27 of 74 in the Madeira red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 812 Shell Pink Medium and down to Madeira 410 Rose Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 610 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 4.6:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Fruit Punch (ΔE 4.6), Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 9.4) and Artkal S SP5 Pearlescent Red (ΔE 3.8); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 610?
DMC 3350 Dusty Rose Ultra Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 610 Dusty Rose Very Dark (ΔE 5.2, close). Runners-up: DMC 3832 (ΔE 5.6) and DMC 600 (ΔE 5.8).
What color is Madeira 610?
Madeira 610 Dusty Rose Very Dark is a medium, rich red in the red family: hex #c74a5e, RGB 199, 74, 94, L* 49.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 610?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 812 Shell Pink Medium is nearest (ΔE 3.1). From other brands, DMC 3350 (ΔE 5.2) or Anchor 41 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 506 and Madeira 402 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is Madeira 610 in Perler beads?
Perler Fruit Punch (#ca3b65) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.6 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 9.4).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 610?
Anchor 41 Carmine Rose Medium Light at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Anchor 1027 at ΔE 4.2.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 610 in other brands
- Perler Fruit Punch ΔE 4.6
- Hama 29 Claret ΔE 9.4
- Artkal S SP5 Pearlescent Red ΔE 3.8
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 9.7