0813 — Shell Pink
Reds family
Madeira 0813 — Shell Pink — has hex #CA8591 and RGB 202, 133, 145. This medium-light, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0813
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 0813
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0813
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 0813
Madeira threads that pair well with 0813, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0813 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0813
Madeira 0813 (Shell Pink) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a balanced and versatile feel that suits valentines and poppies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cardinal birds or apple motifs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0813 look like?
Madeira 0813 (Shell Pink) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #CA8591 and RGB 202, 133, 145. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0813?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0813 (Shell Pink) is DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 81%) and DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 77%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0813?
The closest Madeira threads to 0813 are 0405 Salmon Medium (ΔE 6.02), 0414 Pink (ΔE 6.88), and 2610 Antique Plum Light (ΔE 7.13). These are useful substitutes when 0813 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0813?
Reach for Madeira 0813 (Shell Pink) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0813.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0813 (Shell Pink)?
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, 0813 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.