0304 — Coral Light
Reds family
Madeira 0304 (Coral Light) is a light, highly saturated red shade with hex code #FFA497 and RGB values 255, 164, 151. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0304
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 0304
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0304
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Madeira 0304 (Coral Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Madeira 0304 (Coral Light) sits a hair from Madeira 2503 (Bright Terracotta Light) (ΔE 2.86) — 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.
Reds Family
Madeira 0304 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0304
Meet Madeira 0304, Coral Light — a highly saturated, light thread in the reds family with true red tones. Its gentle and clear presence shines in roses and hearts alike. Pull this thread for holiday designs or bold 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 red thread (hex #FFA497, RGB 255, 164, 151). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0304?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0304 (Coral Light) is DMC 353 (Peach) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3824 (Apricot light, 81%) and DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 75%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0304?
The closest Madeira threads to 0304 are 2503 Bright Terracotta Light (ΔE 2.86), 2605 Peach Very Light (ΔE 3.35), and 0302 Peach Light (ΔE 5.88). 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 cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. 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 reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 0304 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.