Madeira Mouliné

0213 — Coral Dark

Reds family

Need details on Madeira 0213? This medium, vivid red shade (Coral Dark) is hex #C0232E, RGB 192, 35, 46. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#C0232E
RGB
192, 35, 46
HSL
356°, 69%, 45%
Lab
42.2, 60.1, 34.8
Lightness
45%
Medium
Saturation
69%
Rich
Hue
356°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0213

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Madeira 0213 Coral Dark

Similar Madeira Colors to 0213

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

Working with Madeira 0213

On white fabric
6:1
On dark fabric
3.5:1
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 0213 (Coral Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Blending & gradients

Because Madeira 0209 (Orange Very 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 0213

Madeira threads that pair well with 0213, 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

Madeira 0213 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Madeira 0213

Madeira 0213 (Coral Dark) is a medium, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a rich and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in tomato patterns and roses. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hearts and holiday designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Madeira 0213 look like?

Madeira 0213 (Coral Dark) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #C0232E and RGB 192, 35, 46. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.

Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0213?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 0213 (Coral Dark) is DMC 349 (Coral dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 666 (Christmas Red bright, 88%) and DMC 350 (Coral medium, 72%).

What Madeira colors are similar to 0213?

The closest Madeira threads to 0213 are 0209 Orange Very Dark (ΔE 2.55), 0210 Christmas Red Light (ΔE 5.2), and 2502 Bright Terracotta Medium (ΔE 6.09). These are useful substitutes when 0213 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Madeira 0213?

Reach for Madeira 0213 (Coral Dark) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0213.

What fabric color works best with Madeira 0213 (Coral 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, 0213 has a contrast ratio of about 6:1 on white fabric and 3.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.