Madeira 2013 Tan Very Light
Madeira 2013 Tan Very Light (#f1bc7e) is a light, rich orange. The closest DMC thread is DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale, very close at ΔE 1.7; in Anchor, use Anchor 311 Tangerine Very Light (ΔE 2.2, very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2013 Tan Very Light
#f1bc7e · RGB 241, 188, 126
Closest to Madeira 2013 in other brands
- DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale ΔE 1.7 very close
- Anchor 311 Tangerine Very Light ΔE 2.2 very close
- Perler Sand ΔE 7.5 similar
- Hama 27 Beige ΔE 7.3 similar
- Artkal S SE12 Desert ΔE 4.5 close
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 5.7 close
Madeira 2013 color values
| Code | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Name | Tan Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #f1bc7e |
| RGB | 241, 188, 126 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 79.7, a* 11.6, b* 38.6 |
| HSL | 32°, 80 %, 72 % |
| Color family | Orange, 1 of 16 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 79.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale, ΔE 1.7 |
Madeira 2013 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2013: the best is DMC 3827 at ΔE 1.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3827 | Golden Brown Pale | 1.7 | very close |
| DMC | 3854 | Autumn Gold Medium | 4.2 | close |
| DMC | 437 | Tan Light | 4.2 | close |
| Anchor | 311 | Tangerine Very Light | 2.2 | very close |
| Anchor | 361 | Nutmeg Light | 2.9 | very close |
| Anchor | 372 | Desert Light | 3.5 | close |
| Perler | Sand | code 80-19098 | 7.5 | similar |
| Perler | Cheddar | code 80-19057 | 7.6 | similar |
| Hama | 27 | Beige | 7.3 | similar |
| Hama | 56 | Red (Glow in the Dark) | 7.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | SE12 | Desert | 4.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S154 | Sahara Sand | 6.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N07 | Sand | 5.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N26 | Peach | 10.4 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2013
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2013; the nearest, Madeira 2208 Gold Light, sits at ΔE 4.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2208 | Gold Light | #e5b569 | 4.4 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 2012 | Tan Light | #e7a85e | 5.5 | darker and more saturated |
| 2102 | Hazelnut Brown Light | #dca669 | 5.7 | darker |
| 2513 | Golden Brown Bright | #f4a65d | 7.1 | darker and more saturated |
| 2509 | Golden Yellow Bright | #eaab49 | 7.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 2109 | Drab Brown Light | #d4b593 | 8.0 | a little darker and more muted |
| 2206 | Avocado Very Light | #d5ba6e | 9.4 | a little darker |
| 2014 | Tan Ultra Very Light | #f8dbb2 | 9.5 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Madeira 2013: lighter and darker orange steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira orange family, L* from 80 to 68.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| this color | 2013 | Tan Very Light | 79.7 |
| 1 darker | 2513 | Golden Brown Bright | 74.4 |
| 2 darker | 2012 | Tan Light | 73.4 |
| 3 darker | 2102 | Hazelnut Brown Light | 71.9 |
| 4 darker | 2307 | Mahogany Very Light | 68.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2013
One strand each of Madeira 113 and Madeira 1910 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2208, ΔE 4.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 113 Yellow Medium + 1 × Madeira 1910 Beige Brown Light | #ebb87a | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 113 Yellow Medium + 1 × Madeira 1907 Beige Gray Medium Light | #edbd81 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 113 Yellow Medium + 1 × Madeira 1909 Beige Brown Very Light | #edbe83 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2013
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f1bc7e; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (orange) | 2104 | Hazelnut Brown Medium | 2.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 12.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1811 | Beaver Gray Dark | 4.5:1 |
Working with Madeira 2013
DMC 3827 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 2013. It is slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 1.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 2013 is number 1 of 16 in the Madeira orange family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with Madeira 2513 Golden Brown Bright. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2013 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.2:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Sand (ΔE 7.5), Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 7.3) and Artkal S SE12 Desert (ΔE 4.5); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2013?
DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2013 Tan Very Light (ΔE 1.7, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3854 (ΔE 4.2) and DMC 437 (ΔE 4.2).
What color is Madeira 2013?
Madeira 2013 Tan Very Light is a light, rich orange in the orange family: hex #f1bc7e, RGB 241, 188, 126, L* 79.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2013?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2208 Gold Light is nearest (ΔE 4.4). From other brands, DMC 3827 (ΔE 1.7) or Anchor 311 (ΔE 2.2). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 113 and Madeira 1910 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is Madeira 2013 in Perler beads?
Perler Sand (#e5be9e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 7.3).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2013?
Anchor 311 Tangerine Very Light at ΔE 2.2 (very close), then Anchor 361 at ΔE 2.9.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 2013 in other brands
- DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale ΔE 1.7
- Anchor 311 Tangerine Very Light ΔE 2.2
- Perler Sand ΔE 7.5
- Hama 27 Beige ΔE 7.3
- Artkal S SE12 Desert ΔE 4.5
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 5.7