2512 — Golden Brown Light
Oranges family
Need details on Madeira 2512? This light, highly saturated orange shade (Golden Brown Light) is hex #FFDDA4, RGB 255, 221, 164. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2512
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 2512
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2512
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 2512 (Golden Brown Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 2207 (Gold Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.97). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2512
Madeira threads that pair well with 2512, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2512 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2512
Golden Brown Light (catalog code Madeira 2512) is a light, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with golden orange tones. With a fresh and easy quality, this thread works beautifully in citrus motifs and fox designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2512?
Madeira 2512 is called Golden Brown Light. It's a light orange shade (hex #FFDDA4, RGB 255, 221, 164) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2512?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2512 (Golden Brown Light) is DMC 677 (Old Gold very light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light, 71%) and DMC 745 (Yellow light pale, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2512?
The closest Madeira threads to 2512 are 2207 Gold Very Light (ΔE 2.97), 2205 Old Gold Very Light (ΔE 3.72), and 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light (ΔE 6.36). These are useful substitutes when 2512 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2512?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2512 (Golden Brown Light) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. The light 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 2512 (Golden Brown Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 2512 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.