2514 — Golden Brown Medium
Oranges family
Madeira 2514 (Golden Brown Medium) is a medium-light, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #EA8D30 and RGB values 234, 141, 48. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2514
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 2514
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2514
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Madeira 2514 (Golden Brown Medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2514
Madeira threads that pair well with 2514, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2514 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2514
Known as Golden Brown Medium, Madeira 2514 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. This thread brings a crisp and versatile presence to projects featuring fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies. Look for it in charts that feature persimmon patterns or autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2514 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2514 is Golden Brown Medium — a medium-light orange thread (hex #EA8D30, RGB 234, 141, 48). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2514?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2514 (Golden Brown Medium) is DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 741 (Tangerine medium, 77%) and DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale, 74%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2514?
The closest Madeira threads to 2514 are 2513 Golden Brown Bright (ΔE 7.52), 2012 Tan Light (ΔE 7.78), and 2301 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 8.3). These are useful substitutes when 2514 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2514 good for?
Madeira 2514 (Golden Brown Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2514.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2514 (Golden Brown 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, 2514 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.