2302 — Golden Brown Light
Oranges family
Madeira 2302 — Golden Brown Light — has hex #C0753E and RGB 192, 117, 62. This medium, 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2302
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 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.
For skin, hands, and faces, Madeira 2302 (Golden Brown 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 2302
Madeira threads that pair well with 2302, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2302 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2302
A medium, vivid entry in the oranges family, Madeira 2302 carries the name Golden Brown Light with warm tangerine tones. Its tone is confident and warm, 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 orange shade (hex #C0753E, RGB 192, 117, 62) 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 436 (Tan) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium, 82%) and DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2302?
The closest Madeira threads to 2302 are 2011 Tan (ΔE 6.54), 2312 Peach Flesh Medium (ΔE 7.31), and 2306 Mahogany Light (ΔE 8.75). 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 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 3.6:1 on white fabric and 5.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.