0402 — Terracotta Medium Light
Reds family
Madeira 0402 — Terracotta Medium Light — has hex #9C4E40 and RGB 156, 78, 64. This medium, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0402
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 0402
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0402
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 0402
Madeira threads that pair well with 0402, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0402 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0402
Terracotta Medium Light (catalog code Madeira 0402) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. It has a balanced and warm feel that suits cardinal birds and apple motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ladybug designs or barn scenes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0402?
Madeira 0402 is called Terracotta Medium Light. It's a medium red shade (hex #9C4E40, RGB 156, 78, 64) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0402?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0402 (Terracotta Medium Light) is DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3772 (Desert Sand very dark, 76%) and DMC 3830 (Terra Cotta, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0402?
The closest Madeira threads to 0402 are 2602 Coffee Brown Light (ΔE 4.36), 2310 Flesh Dark (ΔE 6.72), and 2502 Bright Terracotta Medium (ΔE 8). These are useful substitutes when 0402 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0402?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0402 (Terracotta Medium Light) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0402 (Terracotta Medium 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, 0402 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.