0308 — Copper Very Light
Oranges family
Below: Madeira 0308 (Copper Very Light), a medium-light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #F37747 and RGB 243, 119, 71. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0308
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 0308
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0308
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0308 (Copper Very Light) 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 0308
Madeira threads that pair well with 0308, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 0308 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 0308
A medium-light, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, Madeira 0308 carries the name Copper Very Light with deep amber tones. The fresh and confident character of this shade lends itself well to pumpkins and marigolds. Stitchers frequently choose it for fall wreaths and citrus motifs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0308?
Madeira 0308 is called Copper Very Light. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #F37747, RGB 243, 119, 71) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0308?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0308 (Copper Very Light) is DMC 722 (Orange Spice light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 970 (Pumpkin light, 77%) and DMC 402 (Mahogany very light, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0308?
The closest Madeira threads to 0308 are 0307 Copper Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.72), 0203 Tangerine Medium (ΔE 4.57), and 0204 Tangerine Dark (ΔE 4.58). These are useful substitutes when 0308 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0308?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0308 (Copper Very Light) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. 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 0308 (Copper 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, 0308 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.