2514 — Golden Brown Medium
Browns family#C88A00
Madeira 2514 (Golden Brown Medium) is a medium-dark, highly saturated brown shade with hex code #C88A00 and RGB values 200, 138, 0. 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.
About Madeira 2514
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2514
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 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.
Madeira 2514 (Golden Brown Medium) sits a hair from Madeira 2212 (Topaz Dark) (ΔE 2.52) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2514
Madeira threads that pair well with 2514, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2514 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2514
Known as Golden Brown Medium, Madeira 2514 is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the browns family with golden brown tones. This thread brings a intense and saturated presence to projects featuring cinnamon motifs or bark patterns. Look for it in charts that feature gingerbread themes or tree trunks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2514 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2514 is Golden Brown Medium — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #C88A00, RGB 200, 138, 0). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2514?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2514 (Golden Brown Medium) is DMC 3820 (Straw dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3852 (Straw very dark, 77%) and DMC 729 (Old Gold medium, 68%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2514?
The closest Madeira threads to 2514 are 2212 Topaz Dark (ΔE 2.52), 2407 Straw Very Dark (ΔE 4.79), and 2210 Gold Dark (ΔE 5.71). 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 wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its medium-dark 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 3:1 on white fabric and 7.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.