0306 — Coral Ultra Very Light
Browns family#B7A08A
Madeira 0306 — Coral Ultra Very Light — has hex #B7A08A and RGB 183, 160, 138. This medium-light, muted brown 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.
About Madeira 0306
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0306
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 0306
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0306
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Madeira 0306 (Coral Ultra Very Light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0306
Madeira threads that pair well with 0306, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira0306 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 0306
Madeira 0306 is the floss known as Coral Ultra Very Light: a muted, medium-light member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Its tone is balanced and quiet, making it a popular choice for animal fur and warm outlines. It pairs nicely in designs that call for wooden textures or coffee themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0306 look like?
Madeira 0306 (Coral Ultra Very Light) is a medium-light shade in the browns family with hex #B7A08A and RGB 183, 160, 138. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0306?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0306 (Coral Ultra Very Light) is DMC 06 (Medium Light Driftwood) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light, 83%) and DMC 3782 (Mocha Brown light, 77%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0306?
The closest Madeira threads to 0306 are 0305 Coral Very Light (ΔE 4.32), 1906 Beige Grey (ΔE 5.27), and 1911 Mocha Brown Light (ΔE 5.65). These are useful substitutes when 0306 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0306?
Reach for Madeira 0306 (Coral Ultra Very Light) when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0306.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0306 (Coral Ultra Very 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, 0306 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.4:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.