Madeira 513 Garnet Dark
On screen, Madeira 513 Garnet Dark reads as a dark, rich red (#80001f). The closest DMC thread is DMC 814 Garnet Dark, very close at ΔE 1.3; in Anchor, use Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark (ΔE 2.6, very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 513 Garnet Dark
#80001f · RGB 128, 0, 31
Closest to Madeira 513 in other brands
- DMC 814 Garnet Dark ΔE 1.3 very close
- Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark ΔE 2.6 very close
- Perler Cherry ΔE 8.4 similar
- Hama 114 Cherry Red ΔE 8.0 similar
- Artkal S S146 Bloodrose Red ΔE 7.4 similar
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 10.9 loose
Madeira 513 color values
| Code | 513 |
|---|---|
| Name | Garnet Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #80001f |
| RGB | 128, 0, 31 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 25.8, a* 48.9, b* 21.9 |
| HSL | 345°, 100 %, 25 % |
| Color family | Red, 64 of 74 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 25.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 814 Garnet Dark, ΔE 1.3 |
Madeira 513 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 513: the best is DMC 814 at ΔE 1.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 814 | Garnet Dark | 1.3 | very close |
| DMC | 815 | Garnet Medium | 2.1 | very close |
| DMC | 3685 | Mauve Very Dark | 4.7 | close |
| Anchor | 43 | Carmine Rose Medium Dark | 2.6 | very close |
| Anchor | 1005 | Cherry Red Medium | 3.1 | close |
| Anchor | 897 | Rose Wine Very Dark | 4.0 | close |
| Perler | Cherry | code 80-15961 | 8.4 | similar |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 10.8 | loose |
| Hama | 114 | Cherry Red | 8.0 | similar |
| Hama | 22 | Dark Red | 8.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S146 | Bloodrose Red | 7.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S85 | Red Wine | 8.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 10.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 16.8 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 513
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 513; the nearest, Madeira 811 Shell Pink Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 3.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 811 | Shell Pink Medium Dark | #7b0515 | 3.5 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 314 | Copper Very Dark | #790715 | 3.6 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 2502 | Bright Terracotta Medium | #94002a | 4.1 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 512 | Garnet Medium | #95001f | 4.7 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 508 | Red Medium Dark | #9d0027 | 5.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 810 | Antique Mauve Dark | #7b2a34 | 6.2 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 2501 | Bright Terracotta Dark | #64001f | 6.8 | darker and more muted |
| 511 | Garnet | #9f001f | 6.9 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 513: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira red family, L* from 33 to 14.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 508 | Red Medium Dark | 32.5 |
| 3 lighter | 512 | Garnet Medium | 30.6 |
| 2 lighter | 2502 | Bright Terracotta Medium | 30.6 |
| 1 lighter | 810 | Antique Mauve Dark | 29.7 |
| this color | 513 | Garnet Dark | 25.8 |
| 1 darker | 314 | Copper Very Dark | 24.6 |
| 2 darker | 2501 | Bright Terracotta Dark | 19.3 |
| 3 darker | 514 | Garnet Very Dark | 18.3 |
| 4 darker | 601 | Plum Very Dark | 14.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 513
One strand each of Madeira 512 and Madeira 2501 models at ΔE 0.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 811, ΔE 3.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 513 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 512 Garnet Medium + 1 × Madeira 2501 Bright Terracotta Dark | #7f001f | 0.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 511 Garnet + 1 × Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark | #82001f | 0.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 512 Garnet Medium + 1 × Madeira 514 Garnet Very Dark | #7e001f | 0.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 513
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #80001f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 1806 | Shell Gray Light | 3.6:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 10.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1709 | Blue Gray Very Light | 4.7:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 513
DMC 814 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 513. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 1.3 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 513 is number 64 of 74 in the Madeira red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 810 Antique Mauve Dark and down to Madeira 314 Copper Very Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 513 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 10.8:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cherry (ΔE 8.4), Hama 114 Cherry Red (ΔE 8.0) and Artkal S S146 Bloodrose Red (ΔE 7.4); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 513?
DMC 814 Garnet Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 513 Garnet Dark (ΔE 1.3, very close). Runners-up: DMC 815 (ΔE 2.1) and DMC 3685 (ΔE 4.7).
What color is Madeira 513?
Madeira 513 Garnet Dark is a dark, rich red in the red family: hex #80001f, RGB 128, 0, 31, L* 25.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 513?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 811 Shell Pink Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.5). From other brands, DMC 814 (ΔE 1.3) or Anchor 43 (ΔE 2.6). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 512 and Madeira 2501 models at ΔE 0.2.
What is Madeira 513 in Perler beads?
Perler Cherry (#9d2b3a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 114 Cherry Red (ΔE 8.0).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 513?
Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark at ΔE 2.6 (very close), then Anchor 1005 at ΔE 3.1.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 513 in other brands
- DMC 814 Garnet Dark ΔE 1.3
- Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark ΔE 2.6
- Perler Cherry ΔE 8.4
- Hama 114 Cherry Red ΔE 8.0
- Artkal S S146 Bloodrose Red ΔE 7.4
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 10.9