0501 — Baby Pink Very Light
Oranges family#F1DCD5
Madeira 0501 (Baby Pink Very Light) is a very light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex code #F1DCD5 and RGB values 241, 220, 213. 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.
About Madeira 0501
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0501
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 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.
Madeira 0501 (Baby Pink Very Light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0501
Madeira threads that pair well with 0501, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira0501 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 0501
Known as Baby Pink Very Light, Madeira 0501 is a very light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. This thread brings a soft and bright presence to projects featuring seasonal designs or pumpkins. Look for it in charts that feature marigolds or fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0501 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0501 is Baby Pink Very Light — a very light orange thread (hex #F1DCD5, RGB 241, 220, 213). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0501?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0501 (Baby Pink Very Light) is DMC 819 (Baby Pink light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 23 (Apple Blossom, 71%) and DMC 948 (Peach very light, 66%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0501?
The closest Madeira threads to 0501 are 0814 Baby Pink Light (ΔE 4.72), 0404 Salmon Light (ΔE 8.39), and 0502 Baby Pink Light (ΔE 9.6). 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 monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. 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.