0814 — Shell Pink Light
Reds family
Need details on Madeira 0814? This very light, highly saturated red shade (Shell Pink Light) is hex #FCC4CE, RGB 252, 196, 206. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0814
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 0814
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0814
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Madeira 0814 (Shell Pink Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Madeira 0814 (Shell Pink Light) sits a hair from Madeira 0502 (Baby Pink Light) (ΔE 0.67) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0814
Madeira threads that pair well with 0814, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 0814 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0814
Meet Madeira 0814, Shell Pink Light — a highly saturated, very light thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as crisp and delicate, perfect for poppies and cardinal birds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on apple motifs and ladybug designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0814 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0814 is Shell Pink Light — a very light red thread (hex #FCC4CE, RGB 252, 196, 206). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0814?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0814 (Shell Pink Light) is DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 82%) and DMC 818 (Baby Pink, 79%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0814?
The closest Madeira threads to 0814 are 0502 Baby Pink Light (ΔE 0.67), 2712 Pink Purple Light (ΔE 5.07), and 2611 Dusty Violet Light (ΔE 5.2). These are useful substitutes when 0814 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0814 good for?
Madeira 0814 (Shell Pink Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0814.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0814 (Shell Pink Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 0814 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.