Madeira 310 Copper Medium Light
Madeira 310 Copper Medium Light (#d76c49) is a medium, vivid red. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark at ΔE 6.4 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 338 Terra Cotta at ΔE 4.4 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 310 Copper Medium Light
#d76c49 · RGB 215, 108, 73
Closest to Madeira 310 in other brands
- DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark ΔE 6.4 similar
- Anchor 338 Terra Cotta ΔE 4.4 close
- Perler Spice ΔE 4.6 close
- Hama 79 Apricot ΔE 8.9 similar
- Artkal S S04 Orange ΔE 5.9 close
- Nabbi N13 Orange ΔE 7.7 similar
Madeira 310 color values
| Code | 310 |
|---|---|
| Name | Copper Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #d76c49 |
| RGB | 215, 108, 73 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 57.7, a* 39.3, b* 38.6 |
| HSL | 15°, 64 %, 56 % |
| Color family | Red, 9 of 74 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 57.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark, ΔE 6.4 |
Madeira 310 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 310: the best is Anchor 338 at ΔE 4.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 720 | Orange Spice Dark | 6.4 | similar |
| DMC | 356 | Terra Cotta Medium | 6.9 | similar |
| DMC | 721 | Orange Spice Medium | 6.9 | similar |
| Anchor | 338 | Terra Cotta | 4.4 | close |
| Anchor | 1003 | Amberglow | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 1048 | Cinnamon Medium | 5.2 | close |
| Perler | Spice | code 80-15212 | 4.6 | close |
| Perler | Tangerine | code 80-15246 | 8.3 | similar |
| Hama | 79 | Apricot | 8.9 | similar |
| Hama | 40 | Fluorescent Orange | 9.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S04 | Orange | 5.9 | close |
| Artkal S | S66 | Blaze Orange | 6.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N13 | Orange | 7.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N20 | Light Brown | 14.3 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 310
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 310; the nearest, Madeira 308 Copper Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 308 | Copper Very Light | #ec6c3f | 4.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 307 | Copper Ultra Very Light | #ec7649 | 5.0 | lighter and more saturated |
| 311 | Copper Medium | #d75734 | 5.0 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 2302 | Golden Brown Light | #da652a | 5.7 | more saturated |
| 301 | Peach Medium | #f56649 | 5.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 309 | Copper Light | #ec5225 | 6.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 302 | Peach Light | #f57b5e | 7.1 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2312 | Peach Flesh Medium | #c16b5d | 7.6 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading Madeira 310: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira red family, L* from 61 to 53.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 414 | Pink | 61.3 |
| 3 lighter | 301 | Peach Medium | 61.1 |
| 2 lighter | 308 | Copper Very Light | 60.7 |
| 1 lighter | 2310 | Flesh Dark | 60.4 |
| this color | 310 | Copper Medium Light | 57.7 |
| 1 darker | 309 | Copper Light | 56.1 |
| 2 darker | 205 | Tangerine Very Dark | 56.0 |
| 3 darker | 311 | Copper Medium | 53.5 |
| 4 darker | 207 | Orange | 53.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 310
One strand each of Madeira 2301 and Madeira 406 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 308, ΔE 4.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 310 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2301 Golden Brown Very Light + 1 × Madeira 406 Salmon Dark | #d86c4b | 0.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 302 Peach Light + 1 × Madeira 2010 Tan Medium | #d56e4c | 0.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 2514 Golden Brown Medium + 1 × Madeira 410 Rose Dark | #d56744 | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 310
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d76c49; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 2607 | Antique Plum Very Dark | 5.1:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 6.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2006 | Tan Ultra Very Dark | 4.5:1 |
Working with Madeira 310
Substituting Madeira 310 takes care: DMC 720 is more saturated (ΔE 6.4), and Anchor 338 is more muted (ΔE 4.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 310 is number 9 of 74 in the Madeira red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 2310 Flesh Dark and down to Madeira 309 Copper Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 310 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 6.1:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Spice (ΔE 4.6), Hama 79 Apricot (ΔE 8.9) and Artkal S S04 Orange (ΔE 5.9); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 310?
DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 310 Copper Medium Light (ΔE 6.4, similar). Runners-up: DMC 356 (ΔE 6.9) and DMC 721 (ΔE 6.9).
What color is Madeira 310?
Madeira 310 Copper Medium Light is a medium, vivid red in the red family: hex #d76c49, RGB 215, 108, 73, L* 57.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 310?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 308 Copper Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.2). From other brands, DMC 720 (ΔE 6.4) or Anchor 338 (ΔE 4.4). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2301 and Madeira 406 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Madeira 310 in Perler beads?
Perler Spice (#d9593a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.6 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 79 Apricot (ΔE 8.9).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 310?
Anchor 338 Terra Cotta at ΔE 4.4 (close), then Anchor 1003 at ΔE 4.6.
Related
Madeira 310 in other brands
- Perler Spice ΔE 4.6
- Hama 79 Apricot ΔE 8.9
- Artkal S S04 Orange ΔE 5.9
- Nabbi N13 Orange ΔE 7.7