2012 — Tan Light
Oranges family
Need details on Madeira 2012? This medium-light, vivid orange shade (Tan Light) is hex #D49B56, RGB 212, 155, 86. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2012
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 2012
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2012
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Madeira 2012 (Tan Light) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2012
Madeira threads that pair well with 2012, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2012 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2012
A medium-light, vivid entry in the oranges family, Madeira 2012 carries the name Tan Light with warm tangerine tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and confident, perfect for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on autumn leaves and sunsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2012?
Madeira 2012 is called Tan Light. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #D49B56, RGB 212, 155, 86) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2012?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2012 (Tan Light) is DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 437 (Tan light, 79%) and DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2012?
The closest Madeira threads to 2012 are 2013 Tan Very Light (ΔE 5.28), 2204 Old Gold Light (ΔE 6.5), and 2514 Golden Brown Medium (ΔE 7.78). These are useful substitutes when 2012 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2012?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2012 (Tan Light) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The medium-light 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 2012 (Tan 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, 2012 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.