Madeira Mouliné

2303 — Golden Brown Medium

Browns family

Need details on Madeira 2303? This medium-dark, vivid brown shade (Golden Brown Medium) is hex #703D18, RGB 112, 61, 24. 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.

Hex
#703D18
RGB
112, 61, 24
HSL
25°, 65%, 27%
Lab
31.5, 19.2, 31.5
Lightness
27%
Dark
Saturation
65%
Rich
Hue
25°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2303

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Madeira 2303 Golden Brown Medium

Sullivans

Golden Olive Very Dark 45230 79% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown Very Dark 45242 74% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown Dark 45092 72% Approx
Mocha Beige Dark 45460 71% Approx
Golden Olive Dark 45231 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Brown Sugar 178 89% Good
Whatley Woodlands 153 77% Approx
Rod and Reel 116 71% Approx
Fallen Leaves 067 58% Fair
Roasted Chestnut 155 57% Fair

Similar Madeira Colors to 2303

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Madeira 2303 Golden Brown Medium
Mahogany Medium Madeira 2305 Very close ΔE 2.57 Mahogany Dark Madeira 2304 Very close ΔE 3.67 Tan Dark Madeira 2008 Noticeable ΔE 5.53 Tan Medium Dark Madeira 2009 Noticeable ΔE 6.87 Peach Flesh Very Dark Madeira 2311 Noticeable ΔE 6.93 Hazelnut Brown Dark Madeira 2105 Noticeable ΔE 6.95 Avocado Very Dark Madeira 2114 Noticeable ΔE 6.98 Copper Very Dark Madeira 0314 Noticeable ΔE 7.1

Working with Madeira 2303

On white fabric
8.9:1
On dark fabric
2.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
chocolate

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

Because Madeira 2305 (Mahogany Medium) is so near (ΔE 2.57), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Madeira 2303

Madeira threads that pair well with 2303, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2303
1011 Blue Dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2303
1613 Sage Green Medium 0401 Terracotta
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2303
2705 Misty Turquoise Medium 0906 Cornflower Blue Medium
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2303
2306 Mahogany Light 2410 2410 2308 Flesh Light

Browns Family

Madeira 2303 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

2303 Golden Brown Medium 2303 2213 Topaz Very Dark 2213 2201 Old Gold Dark 2201 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark 2311 2009 Tan Medium Dark 2009 2112 Avocado Dark 2112 2214 Topaz Ultra Very Dark 2214 0314 Copper Very Dark 0314 2305 Mahogany Medium 2305 2304 Mahogany Dark 2304 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark 1913

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 #703D18 and RGB 112, 61, 24. 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 869 (Hazelnut Brown very dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 434 (Brown light, 78%) and DMC 975 (Golden Brown dark, 74%).

What Madeira colors are similar to 2303?

The closest Madeira threads to 2303 are 2305 Mahogany Medium (ΔE 2.57), 2304 Mahogany Dark (ΔE 3.67), and 2008 Tan Dark (ΔE 5.53). 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 8.9:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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