0512 — Garnet Medium
Reds family#93072B
Below: Madeira 0512 (Garnet Medium), a medium-dark, highly saturated red shade with hex #93072B and RGB 147, 7, 43. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 0512
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0512
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 0512
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0512
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0512 (Garnet Medium) 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 0509 (Red Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.28). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0512
Madeira threads that pair well with 0512, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira0512 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0512
Garnet Medium (catalog code Madeira 0512) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade from the reds family. The strong and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for hearts and holiday designs. Expect to see it used in bold accents and berries across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0512?
Madeira 0512 is called Garnet Medium. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #93072B, RGB 147, 7, 43) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0512?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0512 (Garnet Medium) is DMC 304 (Christmas Red medium) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 816 (Garnet, 90%) and DMC 498 (Christmas Red dark, 88%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0512?
The closest Madeira threads to 0512 are 0509 Red Dark (ΔE 1.28), 0511 Garnet (ΔE 1.94), and 0508 Red Medium Dark (ΔE 2.99). These are useful substitutes when 0512 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0512?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0512 (Garnet Medium) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. 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 0512 (Garnet Medium)?
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, 0512 has a contrast ratio of about 9.1:1 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.