0510 — Christmas Red
Reds family#C31229
Madeira 0510 — Christmas Red — has hex #C31229 and RGB 195, 18, 41. This medium, highly saturated red 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.
About Madeira 0510
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0510
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0510
Madeira threads that pair well with 0510, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira0510 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0510
Madeira 0510 (Christmas Red) is a medium, highly saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a rich and lively feel that suits tomato patterns and roses particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with hearts or holiday designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0510 look like?
Madeira 0510 (Christmas Red) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #C31229 and RGB 195, 18, 41. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0510?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0510 (Christmas Red) is DMC 349 (Coral dark) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 666 (Christmas Red bright, 92%) and DMC 321 (Christmas Red, 73%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0510?
The closest Madeira threads to 0510 are 0211 Christmas Red Bright (ΔE 3.66), 0212 Christmas Red Dark (ΔE 4.1), and 0411 Pink Very Dark (ΔE 5.48). 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 poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium 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 6.1:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.