0404 — Salmon Light
Reds family
Below: Madeira 0404 (Salmon Light), a light, vivid red shade with hex #F4A5AD and RGB 244, 165, 173. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0404
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 0404
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0404
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 0404 (Salmon Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Madeira 0404 (Salmon Light) sits a hair from Madeira 0503 (Baby Pink Medium Light) (ΔE 3.02) — 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 0404
Madeira threads that pair well with 0404, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0404 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0404
Known as Salmon Light, Madeira 0404 is a light, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The gentle and clear mood of this color makes it a natural fit for ladybug designs and barn scenes. Expect to see it used in tomato patterns and roses across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0404 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0404 is Salmon Light — a light red thread (hex #F4A5AD, RGB 244, 165, 173). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0404?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0404 (Salmon Light) is DMC 761 (Salmon light) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 776 (Pink Medium, 91%) and DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 81%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0404?
The closest Madeira threads to 0404 are 0503 Baby Pink Medium Light (ΔE 3.02), 2610 Antique Plum Light (ΔE 3.4), and 0504 Baby Pink Medium (ΔE 7.01). These are useful substitutes when 0404 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0404 good for?
Madeira 0404 (Salmon Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. 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 0404.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0404 (Salmon 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, 0404 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 10.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.