0209 — Orange Very Dark
Reds family
Looking up Madeira 0209? It's Orange Very Dark, a medium red shade (#C41B35 / RGB 196, 27, 53). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0209
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 0209
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0209
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 0209 (Orange Very Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Madeira 0213 (Coral Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.55), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0209
Madeira threads that pair well with 0209, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0209 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0209
Madeira 0209 is the floss known as Orange Very Dark: a vivid, medium member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as rich and lively — a go-to choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It also turns up in patterns built around barn scenes and tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0209 look like?
Madeira 0209 (Orange Very Dark) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #C41B35 and RGB 196, 27, 53. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0209?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0209 (Orange Very Dark) is DMC 349 (Coral dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 666 (Christmas Red bright, 79%) and DMC 3328 (Salmon dark, 72%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0209?
The closest Madeira threads to 0209 are 0213 Coral Dark (ΔE 2.55), 0210 Christmas Red Light (ΔE 4.97), and 2502 Bright Terracotta Medium (ΔE 7.39). These are useful substitutes when 0209 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0209?
Reach for Madeira 0209 (Orange Very Dark) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0209.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0209 (Orange Very Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 0209 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.