2502 — Bright Terracotta Medium
Reds family#8F2B2B
Madeira 2502 (Bright Terracotta Medium) is a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex code #8F2B2B and RGB values 143, 43, 43. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2502
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2502
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 2502
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2502
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0407 (Salmon Very Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.24). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2502
Madeira threads that pair well with 2502, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira2502 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2502
A medium-dark, vivid entry in the reds family, Madeira 2502 carries the name Bright Terracotta Medium with true red tones. Its strong and rich 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-dark red shade (hex #8F2B2B, RGB 143, 43, 43) 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 22 (Alizarin) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark, 92%) and DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark, 84%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2502?
The closest Madeira threads to 2502 are 0407 Salmon Very Dark (ΔE 2.24), 0811 Shell Pink Medium Dark (ΔE 5.11), and 0511 Garnet (ΔE 5.39). 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-dark 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 2502 has a contrast ratio of about 8.2:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.