0309 — Copper Light
Oranges family
Madeira 0309 (Copper Light) is a medium, vivid orange shade with hex code #D86236 and RGB values 216, 98, 54. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0309
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0309
Madeira threads that pair well with 0309, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 0309 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 0309
Madeira 0309 (Copper Light) is a medium, vivid shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. This thread brings a rich and lively presence to projects featuring marigolds or fall wreaths. Look for it in charts that feature citrus motifs or fox designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0309 look like?
Madeira 0309 (Copper Light) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #D86236 and RGB 216, 98, 54. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0309?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0309 (Copper Light) is DMC 922 (Copper light) with a 96% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark, 83%) and DMC 721 (Orange Spice medium, 77%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0309?
The closest Madeira threads to 0309 are 0206 Orange Red (ΔE 4.49), 0310 Copper Medium Light (ΔE 5.02), and 0207 Orange (ΔE 5.19). 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 autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium 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 3.7:1 on white fabric and 5.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.