0412 — Pink Dark
Reds family
Madeira 0412 (Pink Dark) is a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex code #E84B6E and RGB values 232, 75, 110. 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 0412
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 0412
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0412
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0412 (Pink Dark) 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0412
Madeira threads that pair well with 0412, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0412 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0412
A medium-light, vivid entry in the reds family, Madeira 0412 carries the name Pink Dark with warm crimson tones. Its fresh and confident presence shines in berries and valentines alike. Pull this thread for poppies or cardinal birds when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0412?
Madeira 0412 is called Pink Dark. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #E84B6E, RGB 232, 75, 110) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0412?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0412 (Pink Dark) is DMC 956 (Geranium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark, 84%) and DMC 893 (Carnation light, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0412?
The closest Madeira threads to 0412 are 0411 Pink Very Dark (ΔE 3.29), 0409 Rose Medium (ΔE 4.43), and 2413 (ΔE 4.9). These are useful substitutes when 0412 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0412?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0412 (Pink Dark) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. 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 0412 (Pink Dark)?
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, 0412 has a contrast ratio of about 3.7:1 on white fabric and 5.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.