2303 — Golden Brown Medium
Browns family#934E1A
Need details on Madeira 2303? This medium-dark, vivid brown shade (Golden Brown Medium) is hex #934E1A, RGB 147, 78, 26. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2303
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2303
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 2303
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2303
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 2303 (Golden Brown Medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2303
Madeira threads that pair well with 2303, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2303 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2303
Madeira 2303 (Golden Brown Medium) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. With a deep and vivid quality, this thread works beautifully in coffee themes and rustic designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring leather accents and horse designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2303 look like?
Madeira 2303 (Golden Brown Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #934E1A and RGB 147, 78, 26. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2303?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2303 (Golden Brown Medium) is DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 78%) and DMC 434 (Brown light, 70%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2303?
The closest Madeira threads to 2303 are 2008 Tan Dark (ΔE 3.91), 2305 Mahogany Medium (ΔE 4.16), and 2602 Coffee Brown Light (ΔE 4.89). These are useful substitutes when 2303 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2303?
Reach for Madeira 2303 (Golden Brown Medium) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2303.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2303 (Golden Brown Medium)?
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, 2303 has a contrast ratio of about 6.3:1 on white fabric and 3.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.