2708 — Bright Pink Medium
Reds family#E1355D
Below: Madeira 2708 (Bright Pink Medium), a medium, vivid red shade with hex #E1355D and RGB 225, 53, 93. 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.
About Madeira 2708
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2708
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 2708
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2708
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2708
Madeira threads that pair well with 2708, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira2708 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2708
A medium, vivid entry in the reds family, Madeira 2708 carries the name Bright Pink Medium with warm crimson tones. The confident and warm 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 red shade (hex #E1355D, RGB 225, 53, 93) 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 335 (Rose) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark, 78%) and DMC 3833 (Raspberry light, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2708?
The closest Madeira threads to 2708 are 0410 Rose Dark (ΔE 6.8), 0611 Rose Medium Dark (ΔE 7.54), and 0213 Coral Dark (ΔE 7.94). 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 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2708 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.