0703 — Cerise Dark
Pinks family#9F004D
Madeira 0703 (Cerise Dark) is a medium-dark, highly saturated pink shade with hex code #9F004D and RGB values 159, 0, 77. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0703
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0703
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 0703
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0703
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 0703 (Cerise Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Madeira 0704 (Cerise Very Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.83), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0703
Madeira threads that pair well with 0703, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira0703 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0703
Madeira 0703 (Cerise Dark) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a deep and vivid presence to projects featuring rose buds or florals. Look for it in charts that feature skin tones or romantic motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0703 look like?
Madeira 0703 (Cerise Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #9F004D and RGB 159, 0, 77. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0703?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0703 (Cerise Dark) is DMC 600 (Cranberry very dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 917 (Plum medium, 73%) and DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark, 70%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0703?
The closest Madeira threads to 0703 are 0704 Cerise Very Dark (ΔE 2.83), 0603 Plum Medium (ΔE 3.5), and 0508 Red Medium Dark (ΔE 7.9). These are useful substitutes when 0703 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0703?
Reach for Madeira 0703 (Cerise Dark) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0703.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0703 (Cerise Dark)?
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, 0703 has a contrast ratio of about 8.1:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.