0809 — Antique Mauve Medium
Reds family
Madeira 0809 (Antique Mauve Medium) is a medium, muted red shade with hex code #8A5D66 and RGB values 138, 93, 102. 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 0809
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0809
Madeira threads that pair well with 0809, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0809 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 member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its warm and grounded 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 shade in the reds family with hex #8A5D66 and RGB 138, 93, 102. 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 3861 (Cocoa light) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 63%) and DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark, 63%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0809?
The closest Madeira threads to 0809 are 0812 Shell Pink Medium (ΔE 5.41), 0807 Antique Violet Light (ΔE 7.1), and 2613 Dusty Violet Dark (ΔE 10.46). 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 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 5.5:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.