0302 — Peach Light
Reds family
Need details on Madeira 0302? This light, highly saturated red shade (Peach Light) is hex #FC9279, RGB 252, 146, 121. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0302
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 0302
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0302
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0302 (Peach Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0302
Madeira threads that pair well with 0302, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0302 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0302
A light, highly saturated entry in the reds family, Madeira 0302 carries the name Peach Light with red-orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and easy, perfect for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on roses and hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0302?
Madeira 0302 is called Peach Light. It's a light red shade (hex #FC9279, RGB 252, 146, 121) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0302?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0302 (Peach Light) is DMC 3341 (Apricot) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3824 (Apricot light, 77%) and DMC 353 (Peach, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0302?
The closest Madeira threads to 0302 are 2503 Bright Terracotta Light (ΔE 5.15), 0304 Coral Light (ΔE 5.88), and 0303 Coral (ΔE 6.25). These are useful substitutes when 0302 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0302?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0302 (Peach Light) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0302 (Peach 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, 0302 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.