Madeira 812 Shell Pink Medium
On screen, Madeira 812 Shell Pink Medium reads as a medium, rich red (#c3565f). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 309 Rose Dark at ΔE 5.5 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 1027 Rose Wine Medium Dark at ΔE 1.6 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 812 Shell Pink Medium
#c3565f · RGB 195, 86, 95
Closest to Madeira 812 in other brands
- DMC 309 Rose Dark ΔE 5.5 close
- Anchor 1027 Rose Wine Medium Dark ΔE 1.6 very close
- Perler Rose ΔE 5.3 close
- Hama 33 Cerise ΔE 10.5 loose
- Artkal S S84 Deep Chestnut ΔE 2.0 very close
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 9.7 similar
Madeira 812 color values
| Code | 812 |
|---|---|
| Name | Shell Pink Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #c3565f |
| RGB | 195, 86, 95 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 50.8, a* 44.4, b* 16.6 |
| HSL | 355°, 48 %, 55 % |
| Color family | Red, 23 of 74 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 50.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 309 Rose Dark, ΔE 5.5 |
Madeira 812 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 812: the best is Anchor 1027 at ΔE 1.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 309 | Rose Dark | 5.5 | close |
| DMC | 3832 | Raspberry Medium | 5.7 | close |
| DMC | 3687 | Mauve | 5.8 | close |
| Anchor | 1027 | Rose Wine Medium Dark | 1.6 | very close |
| Anchor | 1024 | Peony Medium | 3.3 | close |
| Anchor | 41 | Carmine Rose Medium Light | 5.8 | close |
| Perler | Rose | code 80-15244 | 5.3 | close |
| Perler | Hot Coral | code 80-19059 | 6.3 | similar |
| Hama | 33 | Cerise | 10.5 | loose |
| Hama | 13 | Transparent Red | 10.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S84 | Deep Chestnut | 2.0 | very close |
| Artkal S | SP5 | Pearlescent Red | 5.1 | close |
| Nabbi | N19 | Red | 9.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N25 | Pink | 14.3 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 812
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 812; the nearest, Madeira 610 Dusty Rose Very Dark, sits at ΔE 3.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 610 | Dusty Rose Very Dark | #c74a5e | 3.1 | more saturated |
| 406 | Salmon Dark | #c94a52 | 3.4 | more saturated |
| 611 | Rose Medium Dark | #dd405e | 5.4 | more saturated |
| 609 | Dusty Rose Dark | #dc5f73 | 6.5 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 506 | Baby Pink Very Dark | #d74670 | 7.3 | more saturated |
| 410 | Rose Dark | #d53440 | 7.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 2312 | Peach Flesh Medium | #c16b5d | 8.5 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 809 | Antique Mauve Medium | #ba737e | 9.1 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Madeira 812: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira red family, L* from 57 to 48.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 609 | Dusty Rose Dark | 56.7 |
| 3 lighter | 413 | Pink Medium | 54.4 |
| 2 lighter | 214 | Coral Medium | 54.2 |
| 1 lighter | 506 | Baby Pink Very Dark | 51.8 |
| this color | 812 | Shell Pink Medium | 50.8 |
| 1 darker | 412 | Pink Dark | 49.5 |
| 2 darker | 406 | Salmon Dark | 49.4 |
| 3 darker | 610 | Dusty Rose Very Dark | 49.3 |
| 4 darker | 410 | Rose Dark | 48.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 812
One strand each of Madeira 809 and Madeira 212 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 610, ΔE 3.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 812 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 809 Antique Mauve Medium + 1 × Madeira 212 Christmas Red Dark | #c5535f | 0.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 609 Dusty Rose Dark + 1 × Madeira 402 Terracotta Medium Light | #c7575e | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 2310 Flesh Dark + 1 × Madeira 507 Red | #c9535f | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 812
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #c3565f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Madeira 812
Substituting Madeira 812 takes care: DMC 309 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 5.5), and Anchor 1027 is slightly more muted (ΔE 1.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 812 is number 23 of 74 in the Madeira red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 506 Baby Pink Very Dark and down to Madeira 412 Pink Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 812 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 4.8:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (4.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Rose (ΔE 5.3), Hama 33 Cerise (ΔE 10.5) and Artkal S S84 Deep Chestnut (ΔE 2.0); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 812?
DMC 309 Rose Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 812 Shell Pink Medium (ΔE 5.5, close). Runners-up: DMC 3832 (ΔE 5.7) and DMC 3687 (ΔE 5.8).
What color is Madeira 812?
Madeira 812 Shell Pink Medium is a medium, rich red in the red family: hex #c3565f, RGB 195, 86, 95, L* 50.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 812?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 610 Dusty Rose Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.1). From other brands, DMC 309 (ΔE 5.5) or Anchor 1027 (ΔE 1.6). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 809 and Madeira 212 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Madeira 812 in Perler beads?
Perler Rose (#d25d72) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.3 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 33 Cerise (ΔE 10.5).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 812?
Anchor 1027 Rose Wine Medium Dark at ΔE 1.6 (very close), then Anchor 1024 at ΔE 3.3.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 812 in other brands
- Anchor 1027 Rose Wine Medium Dark ΔE 1.6
- Perler Rose ΔE 5.3
- Hama 33 Cerise ΔE 10.5
- Artkal S S84 Deep Chestnut ΔE 2.0
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 9.7