2306 — Mahogany Light
Oranges family#BC602F
Looking up Madeira 2306? It's Mahogany Light, a medium orange shade (#BC602F / RGB 188, 96, 47). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 2306
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2306
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 2306
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2306
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Madeira 2306 (Mahogany Light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2306
Madeira threads that pair well with 2306, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira2306 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2306
Madeira 2306 is the floss known as Mahogany Light: a vivid, medium member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. The shade reads as rich and lively — a go-to choice for fox designs and fall harvest scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2306 look like?
Madeira 2306 (Mahogany Light) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #BC602F and RGB 188, 96, 47. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2306?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2306 (Mahogany Light) is DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium, 77%) and DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark, 77%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2306?
The closest Madeira threads to 2306 are 0311 Copper Medium (ΔE 3.46), 0312 Copper Medium Dark (ΔE 4.68), and 0207 Orange (ΔE 6.13). These are useful substitutes when 2306 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2306?
Reach for Madeira 2306 (Mahogany Light) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2306.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2306 (Mahogany Light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2306 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.