0502 — Baby Pink Light
Pinks family#EAC0C0
Looking up Madeira 0502? It's Baby Pink Light, a light pink shade (#EAC0C0 / RGB 234, 192, 192). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 0502
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0502
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 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0808 (Antique Mauve Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.85). 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.
Pinks Family
Madeira0502 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0502
A light, moderately saturated entry in the pinks family, Madeira 0502 carries the name Baby Pink Light. The shade reads as easy and clean — a go-to choice for cherry blossoms and ballet themes. It also turns up in patterns built around baby projects and peony petals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0502?
Madeira 0502 is called Baby Pink Light. It's a light pink shade (hex #EAC0C0, RGB 234, 192, 192) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0502?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0502 (Baby Pink Light) is DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 79%) and DMC 818 (Baby Pink, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0502?
The closest Madeira threads to 0502 are 0808 Antique Mauve Light (ΔE 2.85), 0608 Plum Very Pale (ΔE 4.17), and 0404 Salmon Light (ΔE 4.55). 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 rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The 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 0502 (Baby Pink Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 0502 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.