0812 — Shell Pink Medium
Reds family#C5797D
Looking up Madeira 0812? It's Shell Pink Medium, a medium-light red shade (#C5797D / RGB 197, 121, 125). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 0812
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0812
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 0812
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0812
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 0812
Madeira threads that pair well with 0812, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira0812 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0812
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, Madeira 0812 carries the name Shell Pink Medium with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as steady and approachable — a go-to choice for berries and valentines. It also turns up in patterns built around poppies and cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0812?
Madeira 0812 is called Shell Pink Medium. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #C5797D, RGB 197, 121, 125) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0812?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0812 (Shell Pink Medium) is DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 760 (Salmon, 70%) and DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0812?
The closest Madeira threads to 0812 are 0810 Shell Pink Very Light (ΔE 5.12), 0809 Antique Mauve Medium (ΔE 6.37), and 0405 Salmon Medium (ΔE 6.41). These are useful substitutes when 0812 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0812?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0812 (Shell Pink Medium) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium-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 0812 (Shell Pink 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, 0812 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.