0313 — Copper Dark
Browns family#9C3C17
Madeira 0313 — Copper Dark — has hex #9C3C17 and RGB 156, 60, 23. This medium-dark, vivid brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 0313
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0313
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 0313
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0313
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 0313 (Copper Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0313
Madeira threads that pair well with 0313, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira0313 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 0313
Madeira 0313 is the floss known as Copper Dark: a vivid, medium-dark member of the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its tone is deep and vivid, making it a popular choice for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for bark patterns or gingerbread themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0313 look like?
Madeira 0313 (Copper Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #9C3C17 and RGB 156, 60, 23. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0313?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0313 (Copper Dark) is DMC 301 (Mahogany medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 920 (Copper medium, 80%) and DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 76%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0313?
The closest Madeira threads to 0313 are 0308 Copper Very Light (ΔE 4.22), 2305 Mahogany Medium (ΔE 4.87), and 0309 Copper Light (ΔE 5.66). These are useful substitutes when 0313 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0313?
Reach for Madeira 0313 (Copper Dark) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0313.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0313 (Copper 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, 0313 has a contrast ratio of about 6.8:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.