0208 — Orange Dark
Browns family
Madeira 0208 (Orange Dark) is a medium-dark, highly saturated brown shade with hex code #BD3A03 and RGB values 189, 58, 3. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0208
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 0208
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0208
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0208 (Orange 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 0208
Madeira threads that pair well with 0208, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira 0208 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 0208
Orange Dark (catalog code Madeira 0208) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade from the browns family with warm chocolate tones. This thread brings a strong and rich presence to projects featuring leather accents or horse designs. Look for it in charts that feature cinnamon motifs or bark patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0208?
Madeira 0208 is called Orange Dark. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #BD3A03, RGB 189, 58, 3) in the browns family, commonly used for animal fur, warm outlines, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0208?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0208 (Orange Dark) is DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 921 (Copper, 71%) and DMC 900 (Burnt Orange dark, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0208?
The closest Madeira threads to 0208 are 0311 Copper Medium (ΔE 3.91), 0312 Copper Medium Dark (ΔE 7.9), and 0310 Copper Medium Light (ΔE 8.19). These are useful substitutes when 0208 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0208?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0208 (Orange Dark) for charts featuring animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes. The medium-dark 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 0208 (Orange 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, 0208 has a contrast ratio of about 5.6:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.