0808 — Antique Mauve Light
Pinks family#E2BAC0
Below: Madeira 0808 (Antique Mauve Light), a light, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #E2BAC0 and RGB 226, 186, 192. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 0808
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0808
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 0808
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0808
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0608 (Plum Very Pale), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.71). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0808
Madeira threads that pair well with 0808, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Madeira0808 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Madeira 0808
Antique Mauve Light (catalog code Madeira 0808) is a light, moderately saturated shade from the pinks family. The easy and clean mood of this color makes it a natural fit for skin tones and romantic motifs. Expect to see it used in blush accents and cherry blossoms across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0808?
Madeira 0808 is called Antique Mauve Light. It's a light pink shade (hex #E2BAC0, RGB 226, 186, 192) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0808?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0808 (Antique Mauve Light) is DMC 3713 (Salmon very light) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 818 (Baby Pink, 70%) and DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0808?
The closest Madeira threads to 0808 are 0608 Plum Very Pale (ΔE 2.71), 0502 Baby Pink Light (ΔE 2.85), and 0607 Plum Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.8). These are useful substitutes when 0808 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0808?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0808 (Antique Mauve Light) for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. 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 0808 (Antique Mauve Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 0808 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.