0402 — Terracotta Medium Light
Reds family#B15F4E
Madeira 0402 — Terracotta Medium Light — has hex #B15F4E and RGB 177, 95, 78. 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.
About Madeira 0402
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0402
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 0402
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0402
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0402
Madeira threads that pair well with 0402, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira0402 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 #B15F4E, RGB 177, 95, 78) 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 21 (Light Alizarin) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3859 (Rosewood light, 78%) and DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0402?
The closest Madeira threads to 0402 are 0401 Terracotta (ΔE 4.3), 0214 Coral Medium (ΔE 7.19), and 2406 Copper Light (ΔE 8.63). 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 0402 has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.