0409 — Rose Medium
Reds family
Below: Madeira 0409 (Rose Medium), a medium-light, highly saturated red shade with hex #F35C7E and RGB 243, 92, 126. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0409
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 0409
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0409
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 0409 (Rose Medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Madeira 0413 (Pink Medium) is so near (ΔE 2.02), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0409
Madeira threads that pair well with 0409, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0409 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0409
Madeira 0409 is the floss known as Rose Medium: a highly saturated, medium-light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The balanced and lively character of this shade lends itself well to holiday designs and bold accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for berries and valentines in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0409 look like?
Madeira 0409 (Rose Medium) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #F35C7E and RGB 243, 92, 126. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0409?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0409 (Rose Medium) is DMC 899 (Rose medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium, 83%) and DMC 956 (Geranium, 82%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0409?
The closest Madeira threads to 0409 are 0413 Pink Medium (ΔE 2.02), 0412 Pink Dark (ΔE 4.43), and 2413 (ΔE 5.79). These are useful substitutes when 0409 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0409?
Reach for Madeira 0409 (Rose Medium) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0409.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0409 (Rose 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, 0409 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.