0504 — Baby Pink Medium
Reds family
Need details on Madeira 0504? This light, vivid red shade (Baby Pink Medium) is hex #F18AA1, RGB 241, 138, 161. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0504
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 0504
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0504
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Madeira 0504 (Baby Pink Medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Madeira 0504 (Baby Pink Medium) sits a hair from Madeira 0414 (Pink) (ΔE 1.24) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0504
Madeira threads that pair well with 0504, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0504 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0504
Meet Madeira 0504, Baby Pink Medium — a vivid, light thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as gentle and clear, perfect for poppies and cardinal birds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on apple motifs and ladybug designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0504 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0504 is Baby Pink Medium — a light red thread (hex #F18AA1, RGB 241, 138, 161). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0504?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0504 (Baby Pink Medium) is DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3326 (Rose light (776), 88%) and DMC 3708 (Melon light, 86%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0504?
The closest Madeira threads to 0504 are 0414 Pink (ΔE 1.24), 0408 Rose (ΔE 2.28), and 2610 Antique Plum Light (ΔE 4.61). These are useful substitutes when 0504 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0504 good for?
Madeira 0504 (Baby Pink Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0504.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0504 (Baby Pink Medium)?
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, 0504 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.