0409 — Rose Medium
Pinks family#F77690
Below: Madeira 0409 (Rose Medium), a light, highly saturated pink shade with hex #F77690 and RGB 247, 118, 144. 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.
About Madeira 0409
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0409
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0409
Madeira threads that pair well with 0409, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira0409 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0409
Madeira 0409 is the floss known as Rose Medium: a highly saturated, light member of the pinks family. The soft and lively character of this shade lends itself well to romantic motifs and blush accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for cherry blossoms and ballet themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0409 look like?
Madeira 0409 (Rose Medium) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #F77690 and RGB 247, 118, 144. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0409?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0409 (Rose Medium) is DMC 894 (Carnation very light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 957 (Geranium pale, 80%) and DMC 3708 (Melon light, 79%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0409?
The closest Madeira threads to 0409 are 0413 Pink Medium (ΔE 3.7), 0405 Salmon Medium (ΔE 4.58), and 0414 Pink (ΔE 6.05). 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 tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its 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 2.6:1 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.