0505 — Baby Pink Dark
Reds family
Below: Madeira 0505 (Baby Pink Dark), a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #C95770 and RGB 201, 87, 112. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0505
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 0505
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0505
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 2413, is barely a step away (ΔE 3.07). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0505
Madeira threads that pair well with 0505, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0505 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0505
Baby Pink Dark (catalog code Madeira 0505) is a medium-light, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. The fresh and confident mood of this color makes it a natural fit for cardinal birds and apple motifs. Expect to see it used in ladybug designs and barn scenes across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0505?
Madeira 0505 is called Baby Pink Dark. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #C95770, RGB 201, 87, 112) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0505?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0505 (Baby Pink Dark) is DMC 3833 (Raspberry light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark, 84%) and DMC 335 (Rose, 80%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0505?
The closest Madeira threads to 0505 are 2413 (ΔE 3.07), 0411 Pink Very Dark (ΔE 4.87), and 0412 Pink Dark (ΔE 5.62). These are useful substitutes when 0505 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0505?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0505 (Baby Pink Dark) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The medium-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 0505 (Baby Pink Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 0505 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.