0405 — Salmon Medium
Pinks family#E4828D
Madeira 0405 (Salmon Medium) is a light, vivid pink shade with hex code #E4828D and RGB values 228, 130, 141. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0405
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0405
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0405
Madeira threads that pair well with 0405, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira0405 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0405
A light, vivid entry in the pinks family, Madeira 0405 carries the name Salmon Medium. Its fresh and easy presence shines in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds alike. Pull this thread for florals or skin tones when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0405?
Madeira 0405 is called Salmon Medium. It's a light pink shade (hex #E4828D, RGB 228, 130, 141) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, 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 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light, 79%) and DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0405?
The closest Madeira threads to 0405 are 0409 Rose Medium (ΔE 4.58), 0504 Baby Pink Medium (ΔE 5.49), and 0414 Pink (ΔE 6). 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 ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The 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 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.