0304 — Coral Light
Pinks family#DE998A
Madeira 0304 (Coral Light) is a light, vivid pink shade with hex code #DE998A and RGB values 222, 153, 138. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0304
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0304
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 0304
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0304
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0304 (Coral Light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Madeira 0304 (Coral Light) sits a hair from Madeira 0403 (Terracotta Light) (ΔE 1.45) — 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 0304
Madeira threads that pair well with 0304, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira0304 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0304
Meet Madeira 0304, Coral Light — a vivid, light thread in the pinks family. Its gentle and clear presence shines in florals and skin tones alike. Pull this thread for romantic motifs or blush accents when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0304 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0304 is Coral Light — a light pink thread (hex #DE998A, RGB 222, 153, 138). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0304?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0304 (Coral Light) is DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 82%) and DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light, 75%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0304?
The closest Madeira threads to 0304 are 0403 Terracotta Light (ΔE 1.45), 2312 Peach Flesh Medium (ΔE 3.69), and 0303 Coral (ΔE 3.92). These are useful substitutes when 0304 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0304 good for?
Madeira 0304 (Coral Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0304.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0304 (Coral 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, 0304 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.