2013 — Tan Very Light
Oranges family
Below: Madeira 2013 (Tan Very Light), a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex #E2AD72 and RGB 226, 173, 114. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2013
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 2013
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2013
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2013
Madeira threads that pair well with 2013, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2013 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2013
Madeira 2013 (Tan Very Light) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The balanced and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for persimmon patterns and autumn leaves. Expect to see it used in sunsets and warm accents across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2013 look like?
Madeira 2013 (Tan Very Light) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #E2AD72 and RGB 226, 173, 114. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2013?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2013 (Tan Very Light) is DMC 738 (Tan very light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 676 (Old Gold light, 79%) and DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light, 75%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2013?
The closest Madeira threads to 2013 are 2012 Tan Light (ΔE 5.28), 2510 Golden Yellow Dark (ΔE 5.82), and 2407 (ΔE 6.42). These are useful substitutes when 2013 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2013?
Reach for Madeira 2013 (Tan Very Light) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2013.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2013 (Tan Very 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, 2013 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.