0211 — Christmas Red Bright
Reds family
Looking up Madeira 0211? It's Christmas Red Bright, a medium-dark red shade (#991629 / RGB 153, 22, 41). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0211
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 0211
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0211
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Madeira 0211 (Christmas Red Bright) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Madeira 0211 (Christmas Red Bright) sits a hair from Madeira 0407 (Salmon Very Dark) (ΔE 0.43) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0211
Madeira threads that pair well with 0211, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0211 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0211
Known as Christmas Red Bright, Madeira 0211 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a intense and saturated look that suits ladybug designs, barn scenes, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tomato patterns or roses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0211 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0211 is Christmas Red Bright — a medium-dark red thread (hex #991629, RGB 153, 22, 41). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0211?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0211 (Christmas Red Bright) is DMC 304 (Christmas Red medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 347 (Salmon very dark, 85%) and DMC 22 (Alizarin, 82%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0211?
The closest Madeira threads to 0211 are 0407 Salmon Very Dark (ΔE 0.43), 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 2.15), and 0210 Christmas Red Light (ΔE 3.8). These are useful substitutes when 0211 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0211 good for?
Madeira 0211 (Christmas Red Bright) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0211.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0211 (Christmas Red Bright)?
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, 0211 has a contrast ratio of about 8.4:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.