0303 — Coral
Reds family
Below: Madeira 0303 (Coral), a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #E87E6F and RGB 232, 126, 111. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0303
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 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.
Reds Family
Madeira 0303 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0303
Madeira 0303 (Coral) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the reds family with true red tones. The balanced and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tomato patterns and roses. Expect to see it used in hearts and holiday designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0303 look like?
Madeira 0303 (Coral) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #E87E6F and RGB 232, 126, 111. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0303?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0303 (Coral) is DMC 352 (Coral light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3341 (Apricot, 74%) and DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 66%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0303?
The closest Madeira threads to 0303 are 0301 Peach Medium (ΔE 4.6), 0403 Terracotta Light (ΔE 5.93), and 0302 Peach Light (ΔE 6.25). 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 poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-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 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.