0203 — Tangerine Medium
Oranges family#F48800
Madeira 0203 (Tangerine Medium) is a medium, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #F48800 and RGB values 244, 136, 0. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0203
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0203
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 0203
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0203
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 0203 (Tangerine Medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Madeira 0202 (Tangerine) is so near (ΔE 2.05), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0203
Madeira threads that pair well with 0203, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira0203 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 0203
Madeira 0203 is the floss known as Tangerine Medium: a highly saturated, medium member of the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Its rich and lively presence shines in warm accents and seasonal designs alike. Pull this thread for pumpkins or marigolds when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0203 look like?
Madeira 0203 (Tangerine Medium) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #F48800 and RGB 244, 136, 0. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0203?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0203 (Tangerine Medium) is DMC 741 (Tangerine medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 71%) and DMC 977 (Golden Brown light, 65%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0203?
The closest Madeira threads to 0203 are 0202 Tangerine (ΔE 2.05), 0201 Tangerine Light (ΔE 6.26), and 0114 Yellow Dark (ΔE 6.6). These are useful substitutes when 0203 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0203?
Reach for Madeira 0203 (Tangerine Medium) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0203.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0203 (Tangerine Medium)?
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, 0203 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.