DMC 221 to Madeira: Thread Conversion

Madeira 0811 is a close match for DMC 221 in the very dark shell pink range. Madeira's slightly smoother thread surface and characteristic sheen are minimally impactful at this dark value — deep threads absorb more light, so surface finish differences between brands are less visible than they would be at pale values. The warm, earth-toned berry character that gives 221 its historical credibility should be present; compare against a cool dark red to confirm the warm shell pink undertone is intact before using in a reproduction sampler.