0810 — Shell Pink Very Light
Reds family#CB857E
Below: Madeira 0810 (Shell Pink Very Light), a medium-light, moderately saturated red shade with hex #CB857E and RGB 203, 133, 126. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 0810
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0810
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 0810
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0810
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 0810
Madeira threads that pair well with 0810, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira0810 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0810
Madeira 0810 is the floss known as Shell Pink Very Light: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the reds family with true red tones. The balanced and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to holiday designs and bold accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for berries and valentines in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0810 look like?
Madeira 0810 (Shell Pink Very Light) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #CB857E and RGB 203, 133, 126. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0810?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0810 (Shell Pink Very Light) is DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 81%) and DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 67%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0810?
The closest Madeira threads to 0810 are 0813 Shell Pink (ΔE 4.89), 2312 Peach Flesh Medium (ΔE 5), and 0812 Shell Pink Medium (ΔE 5.12). These are useful substitutes when 0810 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0810?
Reach for Madeira 0810 (Shell Pink Very Light) 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 0810.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0810 (Shell Pink Very Light)?
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, 0810 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.