0514 — Garnet Very Dark
Reds family
Looking up Madeira 0514? It's Garnet Very Dark, a dark red shade (#60151C / RGB 96, 21, 28). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0514
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 0514
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0514
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 0514 (Garnet Very Dark) sits a hair from Madeira 2607 (Antique Plum Very Dark) (ΔE 2.22) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0514
Madeira threads that pair well with 0514, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0514 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0514
Known as Garnet Very Dark, Madeira 0514 is a dark, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a dramatic and vivid look that suits bold accents, berries, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching valentines or poppies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0514 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0514 is Garnet Very Dark — a dark red thread (hex #60151C, RGB 96, 21, 28). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0514?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0514 (Garnet Very Dark) is DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 80%) and DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark, 75%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0514?
The closest Madeira threads to 0514 are 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark (ΔE 2.22), 0513 Garnet Dark (ΔE 2.3), and 0811 Shell Pink Medium Dark (ΔE 2.94). These are useful substitutes when 0514 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0514 good for?
Madeira 0514 (Garnet Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0514.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0514 (Garnet Very Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 0514 has a contrast ratio of about 13:1 on white fabric and 1.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.