0408 — Rose
Reds family
Need details on Madeira 0408? This light, highly saturated red shade (Rose) is hex #FD85A0, RGB 253, 133, 160. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0408
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 0408
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0408
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0408 (Rose) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0504 (Baby Pink Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.28). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0408
Madeira threads that pair well with 0408, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0408 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0408
Rose (catalog code Madeira 0408) is a light, highly saturated shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a fresh and easy quality, this thread works beautifully in hearts and holiday designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring bold accents and berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0408?
Madeira 0408 is called Rose. It's a light red shade (hex #FD85A0, RGB 253, 133, 160) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0408?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0408 (Rose) is DMC 3708 (Melon light) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 894 (Carnation very light, 91%) and DMC 957 (Geranium pale, 87%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0408?
The closest Madeira threads to 0408 are 0504 Baby Pink Medium (ΔE 2.28), 0414 Pink (ΔE 2.5), and 2707 Bright Pink Light (ΔE 3.86). These are useful substitutes when 0408 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0408?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0408 (Rose) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. 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 0408 (Rose)?
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, 0408 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.