0309 — Copper Light
Browns family#AF4100
Madeira 0309 (Copper Light) is a medium-dark, highly saturated brown shade with hex code #AF4100 and RGB values 175, 65, 0. 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.
About Madeira 0309
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0309
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 0309
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0309
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 0309 (Copper Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Madeira 0308 (Copper Very Light) is so near (ΔE 2.82), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0309
Madeira threads that pair well with 0309, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira0309 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 0309
Madeira 0309 (Copper Light) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. This thread brings a deep and vivid presence to projects featuring coffee themes or rustic designs. Look for it in charts that feature leather accents or horse designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0309 look like?
Madeira 0309 (Copper Light) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #AF4100 and RGB 175, 65, 0. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0309?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0309 (Copper Light) is DMC 3826 (Golden Brown) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 68%) and DMC 921 (Copper, 62%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0309?
The closest Madeira threads to 0309 are 0308 Copper Very Light (ΔE 2.82), 0312 Copper Medium Dark (ΔE 5.19), and 0313 Copper Dark (ΔE 5.66). These are useful substitutes when 0309 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0309?
Reach for Madeira 0309 (Copper Light) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0309.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0309 (Copper 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, 0309 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 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.