2708 — Bright Pink Medium
Reds family
Below: Madeira 2708 (Bright Pink Medium), a medium-light, highly saturated red shade with hex #FD475E and RGB 253, 71, 94. 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 2708
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 2708
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2708
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 2708 (Bright Pink Medium) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0214 (Coral Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.49). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2708
Madeira threads that pair well with 2708, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 2708 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2708
A medium-light, highly saturated entry in the reds family, Madeira 2708 carries the name Bright Pink Medium with warm crimson tones. The fresh and confident character of this shade lends itself well to barn scenes and tomato patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for roses and hearts in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2708?
Madeira 2708 is called Bright Pink Medium. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #FD475E, RGB 253, 71, 94) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2708?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2708 (Bright Pink Medium) is DMC 892 (Carnation medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 893 (Carnation light, 82%) and DMC 3705 (Melon dark, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2708?
The closest Madeira threads to 2708 are 0214 Coral Medium (ΔE 2.49), 0412 Pink Dark (ΔE 6.56), and 0409 Rose Medium (ΔE 7.4). These are useful substitutes when 2708 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2708?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2708 (Bright Pink Medium) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. 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 2708 (Bright 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, 2708 has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.