2302 — Golden Brown Light
Oranges family#DA8547
Madeira 2302 — Golden Brown Light — has hex #DA8547 and RGB 218, 133, 71. This medium-light, vivid orange 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 2302
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2302
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 2302
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2302
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 2302
Madeira threads that pair well with 2302, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira2302 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2302
A medium-light, vivid entry in the oranges family, Madeira 2302 carries the name Golden Brown Light with warm tangerine tones. Its tone is fresh and confident, making it a popular choice for pumpkins and marigolds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for fall wreaths or citrus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2302?
Madeira 2302 is called Golden Brown Light. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #DA8547, RGB 218, 133, 71) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2302?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2302 (Golden Brown Light) is DMC 977 (Golden Brown light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 72%) and DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2302?
The closest Madeira threads to 2302 are 2301 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 4.91), 0307 Copper Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.46), and 2307 Mahogany Very Light (ΔE 6.03). These are useful substitutes when 2302 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2302?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2302 (Golden Brown Light) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. 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 2302 (Golden Brown 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, 2302 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.