0303 — Coral
Pinks family#E99084
Below: Madeira 0303 (Coral), a light, vivid pink shade with hex #E99084 and RGB 233, 144, 132. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 0303
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0303
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Madeira Colors to 0303
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0303
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 0303 (Coral) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0303
Madeira threads that pair well with 0303, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira0303 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0303
Madeira 0303 (Coral) is a light, vivid shade in the pinks family. The soft and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for rose buds and florals. Expect to see it used in skin tones and romantic motifs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0303 look like?
Madeira 0303 (Coral) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #E99084 and RGB 233, 144, 132. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0303?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0303 (Coral) is DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 74%) and DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 70%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0303?
The closest Madeira threads to 0303 are 0403 Terracotta Light (ΔE 3.31), 0304 Coral Light (ΔE 3.92), and 0813 Shell Pink (ΔE 5.73). These are useful substitutes when 0303 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0303?
Reach for Madeira 0303 (Coral) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0303.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0303 (Coral)?
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, 0303 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.