Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light
On screen, Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light reads as a light, soft pink (#fdbecd). Its DMC twin is DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light (ΔE 0.8, identical to the eye), and the nearest Anchor is Anchor 73 Antique Rose Very Light at ΔE 2.3 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light
#fdbecd · RGB 253, 190, 205
Closest to Madeira 503 in other brands
- DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light ΔE 0.8 identical
- Anchor 73 Antique Rose Very Light ΔE 2.3 very close
- Perler Flamingo ΔE 4.5 close
- Hama 72 Translucent Pink ΔE 9.2 similar
- Artkal S SG2 Glow Pink ΔE 6.0 similar
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 10.6 loose
Madeira 503 color values
| Code | 503 |
|---|---|
| Name | Baby Pink Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #fdbecd |
| RGB | 253, 190, 205 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 83.0, a* 24.8, b* 1.3 |
| HSL | 346°, 94 %, 87 % |
| Color family | Pink, 3 of 26 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 83.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light, ΔE 0.8 |
Madeira 503 equivalents in other brands
1 pick below reads as identical to Madeira 503; the loosest listed is Nabbi N10 at ΔE 16.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 605 | Cranberry Very Light | 0.8 | identical |
| DMC | 3708 | Melon Light | 3.6 | close |
| DMC | 604 | Cranberry Light | 4.0 | close |
| Anchor | 73 | Antique Rose Very Light | 2.3 | very close |
| Anchor | 48 | China Rose Very Light | 2.6 | very close |
| Anchor | 23 | Baby Pink | 3.4 | close |
| Perler | Flamingo | code 80-15203 | 4.5 | close |
| Perler | Carnation Pink | code 80-15276 | 5.3 | close |
| Hama | 72 | Translucent Pink | 9.2 | similar |
| Hama | 95 | Pastel Rose | 9.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | SG2 | Glow Pink | 6.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S129 | Rosebud Pink | 8.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 10.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 16.8 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 503
1 other Madeira color within ΔE 3 of Madeira 503, led by Madeira 607 Plum Ultra Very Light at ΔE 1.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 607 | Plum Ultra Very Light | #fdbac8 | 1.2 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 502 | Baby Pink Light | #fdc8cd | 4.1 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 2712 | Pink Purple Light | #e3b9c3 | 5.5 | a little darker and more muted |
| 304 | Coral Light | #f5b1b1 | 6.5 | a little darker |
| 606 | Plum Very Light | #f8a0b9 | 7.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 404 | Salmon Light | #efa8a9 | 7.7 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 814 | Shell Pink Light | #f7cfce | 8.0 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 2610 | Antique Plum Light | #d7a3af | 8.0 | darker and slightly more muted |
Shading Madeira 503: lighter and darker pink steps
2 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira pink family, L* from 88 to 75.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 503
One strand each of Madeira 606 and Madeira 608 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 607, ΔE 1.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 503 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 606 Plum Very Light + 1 × Madeira 608 Plum Pale | #f9bdc9 | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 607 Plum Ultra Very Light + 1 × Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light | #fdc1cb | 1.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 608 Plum Pale + 1 × Madeira 613 Rose Light | #f3b9c8 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 503
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #fdbecd; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 13.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1905 | Beige Gray Very Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 503
Swapping Madeira 503 for DMC 605 is safe even across large fills: at ΔE 0.8 the published values are practically the same in lightness and saturation, so a chart keyed in Madeira works in DMC without a test stitch.
Madeira 503 is number 3 of 26 in the Madeira pink family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light and down to Madeira 607 Plum Ultra Very Light. Keep it labelled next to Madeira 607, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Madeira 503 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.4:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Flamingo (ΔE 4.5), Hama 72 Translucent Pink (ΔE 9.2) and Artkal S SG2 Glow Pink (ΔE 6.0); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 503?
DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light (ΔE 0.8, identical). Runners-up: DMC 3708 (ΔE 3.6) and DMC 604 (ΔE 4.0).
What color is Madeira 503?
Madeira 503 Baby Pink Medium Light is a light, soft pink in the pink family: hex #fdbecd, RGB 253, 190, 205, L* 83.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 503?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 607 Plum Ultra Very Light is nearest (ΔE 1.2). From other brands, DMC 605 (ΔE 0.8) or Anchor 73 (ΔE 2.3). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 606 and Madeira 608 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is Madeira 503 in Perler beads?
Perler Flamingo (#f2afb7) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.5 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 72 Translucent Pink (ΔE 9.2).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 503?
Anchor 73 Antique Rose Very Light at ΔE 2.3 (very close), then Anchor 48 at ΔE 2.6.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light ΔE 4.1
- Madeira 2712 Pink Purple Light ΔE 5.5
- Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light ΔE 8.0
Madeira 503 in other brands
- DMC 605 Cranberry Very Light ΔE 0.8
- Perler Flamingo ΔE 4.5
- Hama 72 Translucent Pink ΔE 9.2
- Artkal S SG2 Glow Pink ΔE 6.0
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 10.6