Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light
Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light is a very light, soft pink with the screen hex #fdc8cd. The closest DMC thread is DMC 761 Salmon Light, very close at ΔE 1.9; in Anchor, use Anchor 73 Antique Rose Very Light (ΔE 1.8, very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light
#fdc8cd · RGB 253, 200, 205
Closest to Madeira 502 in other brands
- DMC 761 Salmon Light ΔE 1.9 very close
- Anchor 73 Antique Rose Very Light ΔE 1.8 very close
- Perler Carnation Pink ΔE 1.5 very close
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 11.0 loose
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 5.3 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 8.2 similar
Madeira 502 color values
| Code | 502 |
|---|---|
| Name | Baby Pink Light |
| Hex (screen) | #fdc8cd |
| RGB | 253, 200, 205 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 85.3, a* 19.5, b* 4.7 |
| HSL | 354°, 93 %, 89 % |
| Color family | Pink, 2 of 26 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 85.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 761 Salmon Light, ΔE 1.9 |
Madeira 502 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 502: the best is Anchor 73 at ΔE 1.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 761 | Salmon Light | 1.9 | very close |
| DMC | 3708 | Melon Light | 2.0 | very close |
| DMC | 3689 | Mauve Light | 2.5 | very close |
| Anchor | 73 | Antique Rose Very Light | 1.8 | very close |
| Anchor | 48 | China Rose Very Light | 2.0 | very close |
| Anchor | 23 | Baby Pink | 2.6 | very close |
| Perler | Carnation Pink | code 80-15276 | 1.5 | very close |
| Perler | Peach | code 80-19033 | 6.0 | similar |
| Hama | 95 | Pastel Rose | 11.0 | loose |
| Hama | 26 | Matt Rose | 11.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 5.3 | close |
| Artkal S | SG2 | Glow Pink | 8.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 8.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 14.4 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 502
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 502; the nearest, Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light, sits at ΔE 4.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 503 | Baby Pink Medium Light | #fdbecd | 4.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 814 | Shell Pink Light | #f7cfce | 4.1 | slightly more muted |
| 607 | Plum Ultra Very Light | #fdbac8 | 4.6 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 608 | Plum Pale | #fad5d8 | 4.7 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 2712 | Pink Purple Light | #e3b9c3 | 5.3 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 501 | Baby Pink Very Light | #fad1ca | 5.9 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 304 | Coral Light | #f5b1b1 | 6.1 | darker and more saturated |
| 808 | Antique Mauve Light | #dcb6b8 | 6.6 | darker and slightly more muted |
Shading Madeira 502: lighter and darker pink steps
1 lighter step and 4 darker steps from the Madeira pink family, L* from 88 to 78.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 502
One strand each of Madeira 503 and Madeira 501 models at ΔE 0.4, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 503, ΔE 4.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 502 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light + 1 × Madeira 501 Baby Pink Very Light | #fcc8cc | 0.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 814 Shell Pink Light + 1 × Madeira 607 Plum Ultra Very Light | #fac5cb | 0.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 607 Plum Ultra Very Light + 1 × Madeira 501 Baby Pink Very Light | #fcc6c9 | 0.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 502
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #fdc8cd; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (pink) | 813 | Shell Pink | 2.0:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 14.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1607 | Khaki Green Dark | 4.4:1 |
How to use Madeira 502
DMC 761 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 502. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 1.9 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 502 is number 2 of 26 in the Madeira pink family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 608 Plum Pale and down to Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 502 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 14.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Carnation Pink (ΔE 1.5), Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 11.0) and Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun (ΔE 5.3); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 502?
DMC 761 Salmon Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light (ΔE 1.9, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3708 (ΔE 2.0) and DMC 3689 (ΔE 2.5).
What color is Madeira 502?
Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light is a very light, soft pink in the pink family: hex #fdc8cd, RGB 253, 200, 205, L* 85.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 502?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light is nearest (ΔE 4.1). From other brands, DMC 761 (ΔE 1.9) or Anchor 73 (ΔE 1.8). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 503 and Madeira 501 models at ΔE 0.4.
What is Madeira 502 in Perler beads?
Perler Carnation Pink (#f8c7c9) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 1.5 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 11.0).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 502?
Anchor 73 Antique Rose Very Light at ΔE 1.8 (very close), then Anchor 48 at ΔE 2.0.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light ΔE 4.1
- Madeira 608 Plum Pale ΔE 4.7
- Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light ΔE 5.3
- Madeira 808 Antique Mauve Light ΔE 6.6
Madeira 502 in other brands
- Perler Carnation Pink ΔE 1.5
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 11.0
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 5.3
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 8.2