0502 — Baby Pink Light
Reds family
Looking up Madeira 0502? It's Baby Pink Light, a very light red shade (#FFC4CE / RGB 255, 196, 206). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0502
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 0502
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0502
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Pale shades like Madeira 0502 (Baby Pink Light) do the quiet work in a chart — snow, cloud, lace, and catchlight highlights, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0814 (Shell Pink Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 0.67). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0502
Madeira threads that pair well with 0502, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0502 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0502
A very light, highly saturated entry in the reds family, Madeira 0502 carries the name Baby Pink Light with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as fresh and luminous — a go-to choice for berries and valentines. It also turns up in patterns built around poppies and cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0502?
Madeira 0502 is called Baby Pink Light. It's a very light red shade (hex #FFC4CE, RGB 255, 196, 206) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0502?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0502 (Baby Pink Light) is DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 82%) and DMC 818 (Baby Pink, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0502?
The closest Madeira threads to 0502 are 0814 Shell Pink Light (ΔE 0.67), 2712 Pink Purple Light (ΔE 5.07), and 0503 Baby Pink Medium Light (ΔE 5.45). These are useful substitutes when 0502 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0502?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0502 (Baby Pink Light) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The very light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Can Madeira 0502 (Baby Pink Light) be used for highlights?
0502 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.