0405 — Salmon Medium
Reds family
Madeira 0405 (Salmon Medium) is a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex code #DB7781 and RGB values 219, 119, 129. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0405
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 0405
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0405
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 2406, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.16). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0405
Madeira threads that pair well with 0405, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0405 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0405
A medium-light, vivid entry in the reds family, Madeira 0405 carries the name Salmon Medium with warm crimson tones. Its fresh and confident presence shines in barn scenes and tomato patterns alike. Pull this thread for roses or hearts when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0405?
Madeira 0405 is called Salmon Medium. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #DB7781, RGB 219, 119, 129) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0405?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0405 (Salmon Medium) is DMC 760 (Salmon) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose, 79%) and DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0405?
The closest Madeira threads to 0405 are 2406 (ΔE 2.16), 0413 Pink Medium (ΔE 5.37), and 0813 Shell Pink (ΔE 6.02). These are useful substitutes when 0405 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0405?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0405 (Salmon Medium) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-light 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 0405 (Salmon Medium)?
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, 0405 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.