2013 — Tan Very Light
Oranges family#CDB676
Below: Madeira 2013 (Tan Very Light), a medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex #CDB676 and RGB 205, 182, 118. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 2013
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2013
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 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.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Madeira 2013 (Tan Very Light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Because Madeira 2102 (Hazelnut Brown Very Light) is so near (ΔE 3.05), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2013
Madeira threads that pair well with 2013, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira2013 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2013
Madeira 2013 (Tan Very Light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. The balanced and versatile 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 #CDB676 and RGB 205, 182, 118. 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 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 74%) and DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 68%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2013?
The closest Madeira threads to 2013 are 2102 Hazelnut Brown Very Light (ΔE 3.05), 2109 Drab Brown Light (ΔE 3.14), and 2110 Avocado Light (ΔE 4.11). 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.