0511 — Garnet
Pinks family
Need details on Madeira 0511? This medium-dark, highly saturated pink shade (Garnet) is hex #820023, RGB 130, 0, 35. 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 0511
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 0511
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0511
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 0511 (Garnet) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0511
Madeira threads that pair well with 0511, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0511 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0511
Meet Madeira 0511, Garnet — a highly saturated, medium-dark thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Stitchers describe its character as intense and saturated, perfect for florals and skin tones. It blends comfortably into projects centered on romantic motifs and blush accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0511 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0511 is Garnet — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #820023, RGB 130, 0, 35). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0511?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0511 (Garnet) is DMC 498 (Christmas Red dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 816 (Garnet, 88%) and DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 81%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0511?
The closest Madeira threads to 0511 are 0512 Garnet Medium (ΔE 3.4), 0510 Christmas Red (ΔE 3.59), and 0508 Red Medium Dark (ΔE 4.39). These are useful substitutes when 0511 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0511 good for?
Madeira 0511 (Garnet) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0511.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0511 (Garnet)?
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, 0511 has a contrast ratio of about 10.6:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.