2412 — Desert Sand
Oranges family#BB7752
Below: Madeira 2412 (Desert Sand), a medium, moderately saturated orange shade with hex #BB7752 and RGB 187, 119, 82. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 2412
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2412
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 2412
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2412
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 2412 (Desert Sand) 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 2412
Madeira threads that pair well with 2412, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira2412 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2412
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the oranges family, Madeira 2412 carries the name Desert Sand with deep amber tones. The balanced and warm character of this shade lends itself well to monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for autumn leaves and sunsets in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2412?
Madeira 2412 is called Desert Sand. It's a medium orange shade (hex #BB7752, RGB 187, 119, 82) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2412?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2412 (Desert Sand) is DMC 3064 (Desert Sand) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 436 (Tan, 76%) and DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium, 67%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2412?
The closest Madeira threads to 2412 are 0307 Copper Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.62), 0302 Peach Light (ΔE 6.27), and 2410 Tan (ΔE 6.56). These are useful substitutes when 2412 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2412?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2412 (Desert Sand) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. 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 2412 (Desert Sand)?
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, 2412 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.