0202 — Tangerine
Oranges family#F48200
Below: Madeira 0202 (Tangerine), a medium, highly saturated orange shade with hex #F48200 and RGB 244, 130, 0. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 0202
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0202
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Madeira Colors to 0202
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0202
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0202 (Tangerine) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0203 (Tangerine Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.05). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0202
Madeira threads that pair well with 0202, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira0202 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 0202
Tangerine (catalog code Madeira 0202) is a medium, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The confident and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for sunsets and warm accents. Expect to see it used in seasonal designs and pumpkins across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0202?
Madeira 0202 is called Tangerine. It's a medium orange shade (hex #F48200, RGB 244, 130, 0) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0202?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0202 (Tangerine) is DMC 741 (Tangerine medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 71%) and DMC 977 (Golden Brown light, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0202?
The closest Madeira threads to 0202 are 0203 Tangerine Medium (ΔE 2.05), 0204 Tangerine Dark (ΔE 5.44), and 2302 Golden Brown Light (ΔE 7.52). These are useful substitutes when 0202 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0202?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0202 (Tangerine) for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0202 (Tangerine)?
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, 0202 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.