0209 — Orange Very Dark
Reds family#C52100
Looking up Madeira 0209? It's Orange Very Dark, a medium-dark red shade (#C52100 / RGB 197, 33, 0). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 0209
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0209
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 0209
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0209
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 0209 (Orange Very Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0209
Madeira threads that pair well with 0209, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira0209 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 0209
Madeira 0209 is the floss known as Orange Very Dark: a highly saturated, medium-dark member of the reds family with red-orange tones. The shade reads as deep and vivid — a go-to choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It also turns up in patterns built around barn scenes and tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0209 look like?
Madeira 0209 (Orange Very Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #C52100 and RGB 197, 33, 0. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0209?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0209 (Orange Very Dark) is DMC 900 (Burnt Orange dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark, 68%) and DMC 921 (Copper, 64%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0209?
The closest Madeira threads to 0209 are 0210 Christmas Red Light (ΔE 3.61), 0212 Christmas Red Dark (ΔE 5.39), and 0208 Orange Dark (ΔE 7.03). These are useful substitutes when 0209 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0209?
Reach for Madeira 0209 (Orange Very Dark) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0209.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0209 (Orange 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, 0209 has a contrast ratio of about 5.8:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.