0201 — Tangerine Light
Oranges family
Need details on Madeira 0201? This medium-light, highly saturated orange shade (Tangerine Light) is hex #FA8D52, RGB 250, 141, 82. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0201
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 0201
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0201
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Madeira 0201 (Tangerine Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0201
Madeira threads that pair well with 0201, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 0201 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 0201
Meet Madeira 0201, Tangerine Light — a highly saturated, medium-light thread in the oranges family with deep amber tones. Stitchers describe its character as crisp and versatile, perfect for autumn leaves and sunsets. It blends comfortably into projects centered on warm accents and seasonal designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0201 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0201 is Tangerine Light — a medium-light orange thread (hex #FA8D52, RGB 250, 141, 82). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0201?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0201 (Tangerine Light) is DMC 3825 (Pumpkin pale) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 722 (Orange Spice light, 84%) and DMC 402 (Mahogany very light, 81%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0201?
The closest Madeira threads to 0201 are 0202 Tangerine (ΔE 3.28), 0203 Tangerine Medium (ΔE 4.56), and 0307 Copper Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.76). These are useful substitutes when 0201 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0201 good for?
Madeira 0201 (Tangerine Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0201.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0201 (Tangerine Light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 0201 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.