0401 — Terracotta
Reds family
Looking up Madeira 0401? It's Terracotta, a medium-dark red shade (#752E2C / RGB 117, 46, 44). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0401
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 0401
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0401
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0401
Madeira threads that pair well with 0401, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0401 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0401
Meet Madeira 0401, Terracotta — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the reds family with true red tones. The shade reads as rich and grounded — a go-to choice for poppies and cardinal birds. It also turns up in patterns built around apple motifs and ladybug designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0401 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0401 is Terracotta — a medium-dark red thread (hex #752E2C, RGB 117, 46, 44). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0401?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0401 (Terracotta) is DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 82%) and DMC 918 (Red Copper dark, 80%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0401?
The closest Madeira threads to 0401 are 0512 Garnet Medium (ΔE 5.09), 0513 Garnet Dark (ΔE 5.18), and 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark (ΔE 5.2). These are useful substitutes when 0401 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0401 good for?
Madeira 0401 (Terracotta) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0401.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0401 (Terracotta)?
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, 0401 has a contrast ratio of about 9.6:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.