0205 — Tangerine Very Dark
Oranges family
Madeira 0205 — Tangerine Very Dark — has hex #F3631E and RGB 243, 99, 30. This medium, highly saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0205
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 0205
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0205
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0205 (Tangerine Very Dark) 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0205
Madeira threads that pair well with 0205, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 0205 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 0205
A medium, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, Madeira 0205 carries the name Tangerine Very Dark with deep amber tones. Its tone is confident and warm, making it a popular choice for pumpkins and marigolds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for fall wreaths or citrus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0205?
Madeira 0205 is called Tangerine Very Dark. It's a medium orange shade (hex #F3631E, RGB 243, 99, 30) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0205?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0205 (Tangerine Very Dark) is DMC 970 (Pumpkin light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 971 (Pumpkin, 86%) and DMC 740 (Tangerine (971), 83%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0205?
The closest Madeira threads to 0205 are 0204 Tangerine Dark (ΔE 3.54), 0203 Tangerine Medium (ΔE 5.36), and 0308 Copper Very Light (ΔE 5.41). These are useful substitutes when 0205 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0205?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0205 (Tangerine Very Dark) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. 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 0205 (Tangerine Very Dark)?
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, 0205 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.