0809 — Antique Mauve Medium
Reds family#BC8391
Madeira 0809 (Antique Mauve Medium) is a medium-light, muted red shade with hex code #BC8391 and RGB values 188, 131, 145. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0809
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0809
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 0809
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0809
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Madeira 0606 (Plum Very Light) is so near (ΔE 2.28), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0809
Madeira threads that pair well with 0809, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira0809 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0809
Madeira 0809 is the floss known as Antique Mauve Medium: a muted, medium-light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its balanced and quiet presence shines in holiday designs and bold accents alike. Pull this thread for berries or valentines when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0809 look like?
Madeira 0809 (Antique Mauve Medium) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #BC8391 and RGB 188, 131, 145. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0809?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0809 (Antique Mauve Medium) is DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 74%) and DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 70%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0809?
The closest Madeira threads to 0809 are 0606 Plum Very Light (ΔE 2.28), 0812 Shell Pink Medium (ΔE 6.37), and 0605 Plum Light (ΔE 6.63). These are useful substitutes when 0809 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0809?
Reach for Madeira 0809 (Antique Mauve Medium) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0809.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0809 (Antique Mauve Medium)?
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, 0809 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.8:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.