Madeira Mouliné

2307 — Mahogany Very Light

Oranges family

Madeira 2307 — Mahogany Very Light — has hex #FCA56C and RGB 252, 165, 108. This light, highly saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#FCA56C
RGB
252, 165, 108
HSL
24°, 96%, 71%
Lab
75.3, 26.6, 42.5
Lightness
71%
Light
Saturation
96%
Vivid
Hue
24°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2307

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

Madeira 2307 Mahogany Very Light

Sullivans

Mahogany Ultra Very Light 45454 74% Approx
Old Gold Light 45156 73% Approx
Golden Brown Pale 45424 70% Approx
Autumn Gold Medium 45452 66% Approx
Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light 45496 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Macaroni and Cheese 100 81% Good
Old Marigold 085 66% Approx
Blessed Jess 133 51% Fair
Cheryl Chic 137 50% Fair
Candy Corn 173 49% Fair

Similar Madeira Colors to 2307

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

Working with Madeira 2307

On white fabric
2:1
On dark fabric
10.7:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
salmon

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

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, Madeira 2307 (Mahogany Very Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Blending & gradients

Madeira 2307 (Mahogany Very Light) sits a hair from Madeira 2301 (Golden Brown Very Light) (ΔE 2.25) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Madeira 2307

Madeira threads that pair well with 2307, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

Madeira 2307 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Madeira 2307

Known as Mahogany Very Light, Madeira 2307 is a light, highly saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. It has a gentle and clear feel that suits fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with persimmon patterns or autumn leaves for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Madeira 2307 — what color is it?

The color of Madeira 2307 is Mahogany Very Light — a light orange thread (hex #FCA56C, RGB 252, 165, 108). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2307?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 2307 (Mahogany Very Light) is DMC 3825 (Pumpkin pale) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light, 77%) and DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 71%).

Which Madeira threads are close to 2307?

The closest Madeira threads to 2307 are 2301 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 2.25), 2513 Golden Brown Bright (ΔE 3.2), and 2309 Flesh Medium (ΔE 5.36). These are useful substitutes when 2307 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Madeira 2307 good for?

Madeira 2307 (Mahogany Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2307.

What fabric color works best with Madeira 2307 (Mahogany Very 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, 2307 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.