0810 — Antique Mauve Dark
Reds family
Below: Madeira 0810 (Antique Mauve Dark), a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex #5B3039 and RGB 91, 48, 57. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0810
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 0810
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0810
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0810
Madeira threads that pair well with 0810, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0810 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0810
Madeira 0810 is the floss known as Antique Mauve Dark: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The deep and intense 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 (Antique Mauve Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #5B3039 and RGB 91, 48, 57. 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 (Antique Mauve Dark) is DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark, 76%) and DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 76%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0810?
The closest Madeira threads to 0810 are 0806 Antique Violet Dark (ΔE 6.18), 2614 Dusty Violet Very Dark (ΔE 8.12), and 0601 Plum Very Dark (ΔE 9.46). These are useful substitutes when 0810 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0810?
Reach for Madeira 0810 (Antique Mauve Dark) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-dark 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 (Antique Mauve Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 0810 has a contrast ratio of about 10.9:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.