Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium
On screen, Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium reads as a light, soft beige (#f5bda8). The closest DMC thread is DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light, very close at ΔE 1.3; in Anchor, use Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light (ΔE 2.0, very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium
#f5bda8 · RGB 245, 189, 168
Closest to Madeira 2309 in other brands
- DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light ΔE 1.3 very close
- Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light ΔE 2.0 very close
- Perler Orange Cream ΔE 3.1 close
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 1.3 very close
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 5.4 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 5.5 close
Madeira 2309 color values
| Code | 2309 |
|---|---|
| Name | Flesh Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #f5bda8 |
| RGB | 245, 189, 168 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 81.1, a* 17.3, b* 18.4 |
| HSL | 16°, 79 %, 81 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 7 of 15 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 81.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light, ΔE 1.3 |
Madeira 2309 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2309: the best is DMC 3771 at ΔE 1.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3771 | Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | 1.3 | very close |
| DMC | 20 | Shrimp | 4.5 | close |
| DMC | 754 | Peach Light | 4.9 | close |
| Anchor | 6 | Salmon Very Light | 2.0 | very close |
| Anchor | 1012 | Chicory Light | 2.3 | very close |
| Anchor | 4146 | Sportsman Flesh | 2.5 | very close |
| Perler | Orange Cream | code 80-15255 | 3.1 | close |
| Perler | Peach | code 80-19033 | 6.2 | similar |
| Hama | 78 | Light Peach | 1.3 | very close |
| Hama | 56 | Red (Glow in the Dark) | 5.7 | close |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 5.4 | close |
| Artkal S | S67 | Vanilla | 5.8 | close |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 5.5 | close |
| Nabbi | N07 | Sand | 8.8 | similar |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2309
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2309; the nearest, Madeira 2605 Peach Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2605 | Peach Very Light | #f5af9c | 4.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 2313 | Peach Flesh | #f1a994 | 5.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 2503 | Bright Terracotta Light | #ffaf92 | 5.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 305 | Coral Very Light | #eac9bf | 6.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1910 | Beige Brown Light | #d5b3a4 | 6.8 | darker and more muted |
| 501 | Baby Pink Very Light | #fad1ca | 7.2 | lighter and more muted |
| 306 | Coral Ultra Very Light | #f4d3bf | 7.7 | lighter and more muted |
| 1907 | Beige Gray Medium Light | #d8beae | 8.6 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading Madeira 2309: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira beige and tan family, L* from 89 to 75.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2014 | Tan Ultra Very Light | 88.8 |
| 3 lighter | 501 | Baby Pink Very Light | 87.1 |
| 2 lighter | 814 | Shell Pink Light | 86.4 |
| 1 lighter | 305 | Coral Very Light | 83.5 |
| this color | 2309 | Flesh Medium | 81.1 |
| 1 darker | 1909 | Beige Brown Very Light | 79.0 |
| 2 darker | 1907 | Beige Gray Medium Light | 78.7 |
| 3 darker | 808 | Antique Mauve Light | 77.4 |
| 4 darker | 1910 | Beige Brown Light | 75.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2309
One strand each of Madeira 608 and Madeira 2513 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2605, ΔE 4.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2309 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 608 Plum Pale + 1 × Madeira 2513 Golden Brown Bright | #f7bfa9 | 0.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 2503 Bright Terracotta Light + 1 × Madeira 305 Coral Very Light | #f5bdaa | 0.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light + 1 × Madeira 2012 Tan Light | #f2b9a2 | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2309
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f5bda8; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 12.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2214 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | 4.4:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 2309
DMC 3771 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 2309. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 1.3 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 2309 is number 7 of 15 in the Madeira beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 305 Coral Very Light and down to Madeira 1909 Beige Brown Very Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2309 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.7:1 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 Orange Cream (ΔE 3.1), Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 1.3) and Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun (ΔE 5.4); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2309?
DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium (ΔE 1.3, very close). Runners-up: DMC 20 (ΔE 4.5) and DMC 754 (ΔE 4.9).
What color is Madeira 2309?
Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium is a light, soft beige in the beige and tan family: hex #f5bda8, RGB 245, 189, 168, L* 81.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2309?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2605 Peach Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.2). From other brands, DMC 3771 (ΔE 1.3) or Anchor 6 (ΔE 2.0). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 608 and Madeira 2513 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Madeira 2309 in Perler beads?
Perler Orange Cream (#efb79b) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.1 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 1.3).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2309?
Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light at ΔE 2.0 (very close), then Anchor 1012 at ΔE 2.3.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 2309 in other brands
- DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light ΔE 1.3
- Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light ΔE 2.0
- Perler Orange Cream ΔE 3.1
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 1.3
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 5.4
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 5.5