0302 — Peach Light
Oranges family#D37C5E
Need details on Madeira 0302? This medium-light, vivid orange shade (Peach Light) is hex #D37C5E, RGB 211, 124, 94. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0302
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0302
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 0302
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0302
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Madeira 0302 (Peach Light) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0302
Madeira threads that pair well with 0302, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira0302 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 0302
A medium-light, vivid entry in the oranges family, Madeira 0302 carries the name Peach Light with deep amber tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and confident, perfect for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on autumn leaves and sunsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0302?
Madeira 0302 is called Peach Light. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #D37C5E, RGB 211, 124, 94) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0302?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0302 (Peach Light) is DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3064 (Desert Sand, 70%) and DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0302?
The closest Madeira threads to 0302 are 2412 Desert Sand (ΔE 6.27), 2406 Copper Light (ΔE 6.6), and 2312 Peach Flesh Medium (ΔE 7.29). These are useful substitutes when 0302 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0302?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0302 (Peach Light) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The medium-light 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 0302 (Peach Light)?
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, 0302 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.