DMC 304 to Madeira: Thread Conversion

DMC 304 Medium Red embroidery floss

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 304 (Medium Red) is Madeira 0508.

Close Match

Hex #B71F33 · reds family

DMC 304 #B71F33
92% match
Stored match for Madeira 0508 Madeira 0508 Madeira 0508 does not have an official hex preview stored on this site. Treat the page as a physical skein shortlist, then verify the real thread in person before you rely on the match.

Only the DMC swatch is rendered as stored color data here. Compare the physical target skein before you assume a visual match.

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Conversion Notes

Madeira 0508 is a close match and delivers DMC 304's crimson tone with Madeira's characteristically smoother finish. Some stitchers find that Madeira's slight sheen enhances the richness of deep reds, making them appear marginally more saturated in finished pieces. For a Victorian sampler or historical design where the cool-crimson richness of DMC 304 is a virtue, Madeira's version may actually be preferable. For a contemporary geometric design where flat, matte color is the goal, stick with the DMC original.

Reference quality

How We Validate This Match

This Madeira page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.

Methodology
This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 304, the stored Madeira equivalent, and the saved close rating before rendering the page copy.
Verification status
Close cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
Source basis
Published cross-brand floss chart mapping. Use it as a shortlist, then confirm with physical thread because sheen and dye lots still matter.
Last reviewed
2026-04-20
Best use
Close and approximate matches work best for replacements, backups, or whole-project brand swaps after you stitch a small sample on the target fabric.

Read the Stitchies methodology

Decision guide

When to trust DMC 304 to Madeira 0508

This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.

Best for

  • + Replacing missing floss when DMC 304 is unavailable and Madeira 0508 is good enough after a stitched sample check.
  • + Shortlisting a Madeira substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
  • + Comparing this Madeira candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.

Watch for

  • ! Close matches are not safe to assume interchangeable in focal areas without a physical test on your fabric.
  • ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 304 and Madeira 0508 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
  • ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.

Before you commit

  1. Compare DMC 304 and Madeira 0508: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
  2. Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
  3. Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.

DMC 304 to Madeira FAQ

These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.

What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 304?+

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 304 (Medium Red) is Madeira 0508. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 304 to Madeira conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 304 (Medium Red) to Madeira 0508 is rated as a close match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.

Can I mix DMC 304 and Madeira 0508 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 304 and Madeira 0508 together when the close match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.

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