Madeira Mouliné

0306 — Coral Ultra Very Light

Reds family

Madeira 0306 — Coral Ultra Very Light — has hex #FDD1CA and RGB 253, 209, 202. This very light, highly saturated red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#FDD1CA
RGB
253, 209, 202
HSL
8°, 93%, 89%
Lab
87.4, 14.4, 9.3
Lightness
89%
Very light
Saturation
93%
Vivid
Hue
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0306

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Madeira 0306 Coral Ultra Very Light

Sullivans

Apricot Very Light 45495 79% Approx
Desert Sand Very Light 45388 79% Approx
Shell Pink Ultra Very Light 45047 78% Approx
Baby Pink 45220 66% Approx
Salmon Very Light 45363 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Rosy Glow 140 69% Approx
Bambino 076 50% Fair
Spun Sugar 030 50% Fair
Antique Lace 125 37% Fair
Wild Oats 060 36% Fair

Similar Madeira Colors to 0306

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Madeira 0306

On white fabric
1.4:1
On dark fabric
15.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Highlights & negative space

Madeira 0306 (Coral Ultra Very Light) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.

Color Harmonies for Madeira 0306

Madeira threads that pair well with 0306, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Madeira 0306 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Madeira 0306

Madeira 0306 is the floss known as Coral Ultra Very Light: a highly saturated, very light member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is airy and bright, making it a popular choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for berries or valentines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Madeira 0306 look like?

Madeira 0306 (Coral Ultra Very Light) is a very light shade in the reds family with hex #FDD1CA and RGB 253, 209, 202. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.

Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0306?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 0306 (Coral Ultra Very Light) is DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 818 (Baby Pink, 81%) and DMC 819 (Baby Pink light, 80%).

What Madeira colors are similar to 0306?

The closest Madeira threads to 0306 are 0501 Baby Pink Very Light (ΔE 5.18), 0305 Coral Very Light (ΔE 5.86), and 0814 Shell Pink Light (ΔE 7.47). These are useful substitutes when 0306 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Madeira 0306?

Reach for Madeira 0306 (Coral Ultra Very Light) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0306.

Can Madeira 0306 (Coral Ultra Very Light) be used for highlights?

0306 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.