2301 — Golden Brown Very Light
Oranges family
Looking up Madeira 2301? It's Golden Brown Very Light, a medium-light orange shade (#F1A46C / RGB 241, 164, 108). 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 2301
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 2301
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2301
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Madeira 2301 (Golden Brown Very Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Madeira 2301 (Golden Brown Very Light) sits a hair from Madeira 2307 (Mahogany Very Light) (ΔE 2.25) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2301
Madeira threads that pair well with 2301, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2301 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2301
Known as Golden Brown Very Light, Madeira 2301 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Expect a crisp and versatile look that suits seasonal designs, pumpkins, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching marigolds or fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2301 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2301 is Golden Brown Very Light — a medium-light orange thread (hex #F1A46C, RGB 241, 164, 108). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2301?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2301 (Golden Brown Very Light) is DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale, 78%) and DMC 3825 (Pumpkin pale, 75%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2301?
The closest Madeira threads to 2301 are 2307 Mahogany Very Light (ΔE 2.25), 2513 Golden Brown Bright (ΔE 3.17), and 2309 Flesh Medium (ΔE 5.48). These are useful substitutes when 2301 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2301 good for?
Madeira 2301 (Golden Brown Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2301.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2301 (Golden Brown 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, 2301 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.