0501 — Baby Pink Very Light
Reds family
Madeira 0501 (Baby Pink Very Light) is a very light, vivid red shade with hex code #F5D4D8 and RGB values 245, 212, 216. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0501
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 0501
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0501
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Reach for Madeira 0501 (Baby Pink Very Light) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0501
Madeira threads that pair well with 0501, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0501 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0501
Known as Baby Pink Very Light, Madeira 0501 is a very light, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a crisp and delicate presence to projects featuring bold accents or berries. Look for it in charts that feature valentines or poppies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0501 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0501 is Baby Pink Very Light — a very light red thread (hex #F5D4D8, RGB 245, 212, 216). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0501?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0501 (Baby Pink Very Light) is DMC 818 (Baby Pink) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 819 (Baby Pink light, 80%) and DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 68%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0501?
The closest Madeira threads to 0501 are 0306 Coral Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.18), 2611 Dusty Violet Light (ΔE 5.37), and 0808 Antique Mauve Light (ΔE 6.41). These are useful substitutes when 0501 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0501 good for?
Madeira 0501 (Baby Pink Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0501.
Can Madeira 0501 (Baby Pink Very Light) be used for highlights?
Yes — pale shades like 0501 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.