2308 — Flesh Light
Oranges family
Need details on Madeira 2308? This light, highly saturated orange shade (Flesh Light) is hex #FFC9AE, RGB 255, 201, 174. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2308
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 2308
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2308
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 2308 (Flesh Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2308
Madeira threads that pair well with 2308, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2308 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2308
A light, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, Madeira 2308 carries the name Flesh Light with deep amber tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and easy, perfect for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on autumn leaves and sunsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2308?
Madeira 2308 is called Flesh Light. It's a light orange shade (hex #FFC9AE, RGB 255, 201, 174) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2308?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2308 (Flesh Light) is DMC 3774 (Desert Sand very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 948 (Peach very light, 79%) and DMC 967 (Apricot very light, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2308?
The closest Madeira threads to 2308 are 2309 Flesh Medium (ΔE 7.04), 2313 Peach Flesh (ΔE 7.44), and 0306 Coral Ultra Very Light (ΔE 7.74). These are useful substitutes when 2308 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2308?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2308 (Flesh Light) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The light 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 2308 (Flesh Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 2308 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.