0508 — Red Medium Dark
Reds family#9F0A35
Madeira 0508 — Red Medium Dark — has hex #9F0A35 and RGB 159, 10, 53. This medium-dark, highly saturated red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 0508
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0508
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 0508
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0508
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0508 (Red Medium Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0412 (Pink Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.23). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0508
Madeira threads that pair well with 0508, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira0508 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0508
A medium-dark, highly saturated entry in the reds family, Madeira 0508 carries the name Red Medium Dark. Its tone is strong and rich, making it a popular choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for roses or hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0508?
Madeira 0508 is called Red Medium Dark. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #9F0A35, RGB 159, 10, 53) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0508?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0508 (Red Medium Dark) is DMC 326 (Rose very deep) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 304 (Christmas Red medium, 84%) and DMC 3831 (Raspberry dark, 84%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0508?
The closest Madeira threads to 0508 are 0412 Pink Dark (ΔE 2.23), 0509 Red Dark (ΔE 2.3), and 0511 Garnet (ΔE 2.94). These are useful substitutes when 0508 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0508?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0508 (Red Medium Dark) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-dark 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 0508 (Red Medium Dark)?
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, 0508 has a contrast ratio of about 8.2:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.