0612 — Rose Medium Light
Pinks family
Need details on Madeira 0612? This light, highly saturated pink shade (Rose Medium Light) is hex #FC86BF, RGB 252, 134, 191. 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 0612
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 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0606 (Plum Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.13). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0612
Madeira threads that pair well with 0612, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0612 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 with rose pink tones. 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 #FC86BF, RGB 252, 134, 191) 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 604 (Cranberry light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 605 (Cranberry very light, 78%) and DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0612?
The closest Madeira threads to 0612 are 0606 Plum Very Light (ΔE 3.13), 0614 Rose Very Light (ΔE 3.83), and 2713 Pink Purple Medium (ΔE 5.38). 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 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.