0702 — Cerise
Pinks family
Below: Madeira 0702 (Cerise), a medium-dark, highly saturated pink shade with hex #C10064 and RGB 193, 0, 100. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0702
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 0702
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0702
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0702 (Cerise) 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 0702
Madeira threads that pair well with 0702, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0702 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0702
A medium-dark, highly saturated entry in the pinks family, Madeira 0702 carries the name Cerise with rose pink tones. The strong and rich character of this shade lends itself well to cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. Stitchers frequently choose it for florals and skin tones in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0702?
Madeira 0702 is called Cerise. It's a medium-dark pink shade (hex #C10064, RGB 193, 0, 100) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0702?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0702 (Cerise) is DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink, 76%) and DMC 601 (Cranberry dark, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0702?
The closest Madeira threads to 0702 are 0604 Plum (ΔE 5.62), 0703 Cerise Dark (ΔE 6.11), and 0707 Mauve Medium Dark (ΔE 7.39). These are useful substitutes when 0702 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0702?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0702 (Cerise) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. 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 0702 (Cerise)?
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, 0702 has a contrast ratio of about 6.1:1 on white fabric and 3.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.