0510 — Christmas Red
Pinks family
Madeira 0510 — Christmas Red — has hex #92002E and RGB 146, 0, 46. This medium-dark, highly saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0510
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 0510
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0510
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 0510 (Christmas Red) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Madeira 0508 (Red Medium Dark) is so near (ΔE 1.66), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0510
Madeira threads that pair well with 0510, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0510 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0510
Madeira 0510 (Christmas Red) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a deep and vivid feel that suits rose buds and florals particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with skin tones or romantic motifs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0510 look like?
Madeira 0510 (Christmas Red) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #92002E and RGB 146, 0, 46. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0510?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0510 (Christmas Red) is DMC 816 (Garnet) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 498 (Christmas Red dark, 87%) and DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark, 86%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0510?
The closest Madeira threads to 0510 are 0508 Red Medium Dark (ΔE 1.66), 0511 Garnet (ΔE 3.59), and 0509 Red Dark (ΔE 4.46). These are useful substitutes when 0510 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0510?
Reach for Madeira 0510 (Christmas Red) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0510.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0510 (Christmas Red)?
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, 0510 has a contrast ratio of about 9.3:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.