0708 — Mauve Medium
Pinks family
Madeira 0708 (Mauve Medium) is a medium, vivid pink shade with hex code #C64297 and RGB values 198, 66, 151. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0708
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 0708
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0708
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0708
Madeira threads that pair well with 0708, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira 0708 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0708
A medium, vivid entry in the pinks family, Madeira 0708 carries the name Mauve Medium with rose pink tones. Its confident and warm presence shines in cherry blossoms and ballet themes alike. Pull this thread for baby projects or peony petals when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0708?
Madeira 0708 is called Mauve Medium. It's a medium pink shade (hex #C64297, RGB 198, 66, 151) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0708?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0708 (Mauve Medium) is DMC 3607 (Plum light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink, 59%) and DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light, 52%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0708?
The closest Madeira threads to 0708 are 0610 Dusty Rose Very Dark (ΔE 5.13), 0701 Cerise Light (ΔE 7.57), and 0709 Mauve Light (ΔE 8.04). These are useful substitutes when 0708 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0708?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0708 (Mauve Medium) for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The medium 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 0708 (Mauve Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 0708 has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.