2502 — Bright Terracotta Medium
Reds family
Madeira 2502 (Bright Terracotta Medium) is a medium, vivid red shade with hex code #C3463B and RGB values 195, 70, 59. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2502
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 2502
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2502
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2502
Madeira threads that pair well with 2502, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 2502 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2502
A medium, vivid entry in the reds family, Madeira 2502 carries the name Bright Terracotta Medium with true red tones. Its confident and warm presence shines in barn scenes and tomato patterns alike. Pull this thread for roses or hearts when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2502?
Madeira 2502 is called Bright Terracotta Medium. It's a medium red shade (hex #C3463B, RGB 195, 70, 59) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2502?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2502 (Bright Terracotta Medium) is DMC 350 (Coral medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 900 (Burnt Orange dark, 77%) and DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2502?
The closest Madeira threads to 2502 are 0213 Coral Dark (ΔE 6.09), 0209 Orange Very Dark (ΔE 7.39), and 2602 Coffee Brown Light (ΔE 7.95). These are useful substitutes when 2502 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2502?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2502 (Bright Terracotta Medium) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. 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 2502 (Bright Terracotta Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2502 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.