0311 — Copper Medium
Browns family
Madeira 0311 (Copper Medium) is a medium, vivid brown shade with hex code #AE471F and RGB values 174, 71, 31. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0311
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 0311
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0311
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Madeira 0311 (Copper Medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0311
Madeira threads that pair well with 0311, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira 0311 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 0311
Meet Madeira 0311, Copper Medium — a vivid, medium thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its vibrant and steady presence shines in rustic designs and leather accents alike. Pull this thread for horse designs or cinnamon motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0311 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0311 is Copper Medium — a medium brown thread (hex #AE471F, RGB 174, 71, 31). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0311?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0311 (Copper Medium) is DMC 921 (Copper) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 78%) and DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 78%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0311?
The closest Madeira threads to 0311 are 0208 Orange Dark (ΔE 3.91), 2602 Coffee Brown Light (ΔE 4.91), and 0312 Copper Medium Dark (ΔE 5.94). These are useful substitutes when 0311 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0311 good for?
Madeira 0311 (Copper Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0311.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0311 (Copper Medium)?
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, 0311 has a contrast ratio of about 5.6:1 on white fabric and 3.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.