2309 — Flesh Medium
Oranges family
Below: Madeira 2309 (Flesh Medium), a light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #F4AE89 and RGB 244, 174, 137. 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 2309
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 2309
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2309
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Madeira 2309 (Flesh Medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Madeira 2313 (Peach Flesh) is so near (ΔE 3.03), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2309
Madeira threads that pair well with 2309, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2309 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2309
Madeira 2309 (Flesh Medium) is a light, highly saturated shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. The soft and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for persimmon patterns and autumn leaves. Expect to see it used in sunsets and warm accents across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2309 look like?
Madeira 2309 (Flesh Medium) is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #F4AE89 and RGB 244, 174, 137. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2309?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2309 (Flesh Medium) is DMC 945 (Tawny medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 754 (Peach light, 82%) and DMC 950 (Desert Sand light, 75%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2309?
The closest Madeira threads to 2309 are 2313 Peach Flesh (ΔE 3.03), 2307 Mahogany Very Light (ΔE 5.36), and 2301 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 5.48). These are useful substitutes when 2309 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2309?
Reach for Madeira 2309 (Flesh Medium) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2309.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2309 (Flesh Medium)?
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, 2309 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.