0704 — Cerise Very Dark
Pinks family
Looking up Madeira 0704? It's Cerise Very Dark, a medium-dark pink shade (#8E014A / RGB 142, 1, 74). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0704
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 0704
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0704
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Madeira 0704 (Cerise Very Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Madeira 0704 (Cerise Very Dark) sits a hair from Madeira 0603 (Plum Medium) (ΔE 1.59) — 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 0704
Madeira threads that pair well with 0704, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0704 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0704
Meet Madeira 0704, Cerise Very Dark — a highly saturated, medium-dark thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The shade reads as intense and saturated — a go-to choice for florals and skin tones. It also turns up in patterns built around romantic motifs and blush accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0704 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0704 is Cerise Very Dark — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #8E014A, RGB 142, 1, 74). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0704?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0704 (Cerise Very Dark) is DMC 917 (Plum medium) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 915 (Plum dark, 76%) and DMC 3803 (Mauve medium, 75%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0704?
The closest Madeira threads to 0704 are 0603 Plum Medium (ΔE 1.59), 0703 Cerise Dark (ΔE 4.23), and 0604 Plum (ΔE 5.11). These are useful substitutes when 0704 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0704 good for?
Madeira 0704 (Cerise Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0704.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0704 (Cerise Very 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, 0704 has a contrast ratio of about 9.3:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.