2602 — Coffee Brown Light
Reds family
Below: Madeira 2602 (Coffee Brown Light), a medium, moderately saturated red shade with hex #A35137 and RGB 163, 81, 55. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2602
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 2602
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2602
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2602
Madeira threads that pair well with 2602, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 2602 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2602
Coffee Brown Light (catalog code Madeira 2602) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. The balanced and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for cardinal birds and apple motifs. Expect to see it used in ladybug designs and barn scenes across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2602?
Madeira 2602 is called Coffee Brown Light. It's a medium red shade (hex #A35137, RGB 163, 81, 55) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2602?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2602 (Coffee Brown Light) is DMC 301 (Mahogany medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 76%) and DMC 920 (Copper medium, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2602?
The closest Madeira threads to 2602 are 0402 Terracotta Medium Light (ΔE 4.36), 0311 Copper Medium (ΔE 4.91), and 2310 Flesh Dark (ΔE 5.65). These are useful substitutes when 2602 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2602?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2602 (Coffee Brown Light) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. 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 2602 (Coffee Brown Light)?
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, 2602 has a contrast ratio of about 5.5:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.