0612 — Rose Medium Light
Pinks family#FD9CB4
Need details on Madeira 0612? This light, highly saturated pink shade (Rose Medium Light) is hex #FD9CB4, RGB 253, 156, 180. 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.
About Madeira 0612
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0612
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 0612
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0612
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0612 (Rose Medium Light) 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0612
Madeira threads that pair well with 0612, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira0612 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0612
A light, highly saturated entry in the pinks family, Madeira 0612 carries the name Rose Medium Light. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and easy, perfect for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on florals and skin tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0612?
Madeira 0612 is called Rose Medium Light. It's a light pink shade (hex #FD9CB4, RGB 253, 156, 180) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0612?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0612 (Rose Medium Light) is DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3326 (Rose light (776), 85%) and DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 80%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0612?
The closest Madeira threads to 0612 are 0504 Baby Pink Medium (ΔE 4.16), 0505 Baby Pink Dark (ΔE 4.27), and 0408 Rose (ΔE 5.12). These are useful substitutes when 0612 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0612?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0612 (Rose Medium Light) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The light 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 0612 (Rose Medium Light)?
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, 0612 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.