0312 — Copper Medium Dark
Browns family#C04F12
Looking up Madeira 0312? It's Copper Medium Dark, a medium brown shade (#C04F12 / RGB 192, 79, 18). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 0312
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0312
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 0312
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0312
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Madeira 0312 (Copper Medium Dark) 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 0312
Madeira threads that pair well with 0312, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira0312 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 0312
Copper Medium Dark (catalog code Madeira 0312) is a medium, highly saturated shade from the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Expect a confident and warm look that suits leather accents, horse designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching cinnamon motifs or bark patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0312?
Madeira 0312 is called Copper Medium Dark. It's a medium brown shade (hex #C04F12, RGB 192, 79, 18) in the browns family, commonly used for animal fur, warm outlines, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0312?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0312 (Copper Medium Dark) is DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark, 70%) and DMC 921 (Copper, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0312?
The closest Madeira threads to 0312 are 0207 Orange (ΔE 3.63), 0208 Orange Dark (ΔE 3.87), and 2306 Mahogany Light (ΔE 4.68). These are useful substitutes when 0312 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0312?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0312 (Copper Medium Dark) for charts featuring animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes. The medium 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 0312 (Copper Medium Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 0312 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.