0513 — Garnet Dark
Reds family
Madeira 0513 (Garnet Dark) is a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex code #6B171F and RGB values 107, 23, 31. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0513
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 0513
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0513
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because Madeira 2607 (Antique Plum Very Dark) is so near (ΔE 1.28), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0513
Madeira threads that pair well with 0513, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0513 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0513
Madeira 0513 is the floss known as Garnet Dark: a vivid, medium-dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its deep and vivid presence shines in holiday designs and bold accents alike. Pull this thread for berries or valentines when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0513 look like?
Madeira 0513 (Garnet Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #6B171F and RGB 107, 23, 31. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0513?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0513 (Garnet Dark) is DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 86%) and DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark, 73%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0513?
The closest Madeira threads to 0513 are 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark (ΔE 1.28), 0514 Garnet Very Dark (ΔE 2.3), and 0512 Garnet Medium (ΔE 2.94). These are useful substitutes when 0513 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0513?
Reach for Madeira 0513 (Garnet Dark) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0513.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0513 (Garnet Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 0513 has a contrast ratio of about 11.9:1 on white fabric and 1.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.