0214 — Coral Medium
Reds family
Below: Madeira 0214 (Coral Medium), a medium-light, highly saturated red shade with hex #EF4E5A and RGB 239, 78, 90. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0214
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 0214
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0214
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 0214 (Coral Medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Madeira 0214 (Coral Medium) sits a hair from Madeira 2708 (Bright Pink Medium) (ΔE 2.49) — 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 0214
Madeira threads that pair well with 0214, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0214 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0214
Meet Madeira 0214, Coral Medium — a highly saturated, medium-light thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The crisp and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to roses and hearts. Stitchers frequently choose it for holiday designs and bold accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0214 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0214 is Coral Medium — a medium-light red thread (hex #EF4E5A, RGB 239, 78, 90). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0214?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0214 (Coral Medium) is DMC 892 (Carnation medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3705 (Melon dark, 84%) and DMC 891 (Carnation dark, 76%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0214?
The closest Madeira threads to 0214 are 2708 Bright Pink Medium (ΔE 2.49), 0412 Pink Dark (ΔE 6.77), and 0411 Pink Very Dark (ΔE 7.5). These are useful substitutes when 0214 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0214 good for?
Madeira 0214 (Coral Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0214.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0214 (Coral Medium)?
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, 0214 has a contrast ratio of about 3.6:1 on white fabric and 5.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.