0312 — Copper Medium Dark
Browns family
Looking up Madeira 0312? It's Copper Medium Dark, a medium-dark brown shade (#973915 / RGB 151, 57, 21). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0312
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 0312
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0312
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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
Madeira 0312 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 0312
Copper Medium Dark (catalog code Madeira 0312) is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Expect a strong and rich 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-dark brown shade (hex #973915, RGB 151, 57, 21) 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 301 (Mahogany medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 920 (Copper medium, 78%) and DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0312?
The closest Madeira threads to 0312 are 0313 Copper Dark (ΔE 4.22), 0311 Copper Medium (ΔE 5.94), and 2501 Bright Terracotta Dark (ΔE 6.94). 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-dark 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 0312 has a contrast ratio of about 7.2:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.