Madeira Mouliné

0210 — Christmas Red Light

Reds family#B82110

Madeira 0210 (Christmas Red Light) is a medium-dark, highly saturated red shade with hex code #B82110 and RGB values 184, 33, 16. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#B82110
RGB
184, 33, 16
HSL
6°, 84%, 39%
Lab
40.1, 57.5, 47.8
Lightness
39%
Dark
Saturation
84%
Vivid
Hue
6°
Family
Reds

About Madeira 0210

Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist

Fiber
100% cotton
Strands
6 strands
Sold as
10 m

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0210

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Madeira 0210Christmas Red Light

Similar Madeira Colors to 0210

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Madeira 0210

On white fabric
6.4:1
On dark fabric
3.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
crimson

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

Saturated shades like Madeira 0210 (Christmas Red Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Color Harmonies for Madeira 0210

Madeira threads that pair well with 0210, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Madeira0210 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Madeira 0210

Madeira 0210 is the floss known as Christmas Red Light: a highly saturated, medium-dark member of the reds family with true red tones. Its deep and vivid presence shines in apple motifs and ladybug designs alike. Pull this thread for barn scenes or tomato patterns when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Madeira 0210 look like?

Madeira 0210 (Christmas Red Light) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #B82110 and RGB 184, 33, 16. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.

Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0210?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 0210 (Christmas Red Light) is DMC 900 (Burnt Orange dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 920 (Copper medium, 74%) and DMC 666 (Christmas Red bright, 69%).

What Madeira colors are similar to 0210?

The closest Madeira threads to 0210 are 0209 Orange Very Dark (ΔE 3.61), 0212 Christmas Red Dark (ΔE 3.79), and 0211 Christmas Red Bright (ΔE 3.97). These are useful substitutes when 0210 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Madeira 0210?

Reach for Madeira 0210 (Christmas Red Light) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0210.

What fabric color works best with Madeira 0210 (Christmas Red Light)?

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, 0210 has a contrast ratio of about 6.4:1 on white fabric and 3.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.