2309 — Flesh Medium
Oranges family#E1B18F
Below: Madeira 2309 (Flesh Medium), a light, vivid orange shade with hex #E1B18F and RGB 225, 177, 143. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 2309
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2309
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
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.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Madeira 2309 (Flesh Medium) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2309
Madeira threads that pair well with 2309, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira2309 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2309
Madeira 2309 (Flesh Medium) is a light, vivid 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 #E1B18F and RGB 225, 177, 143. 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 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 950 (Desert Sand light, 81%) and DMC 3774 (Desert Sand very light, 77%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2309?
The closest Madeira threads to 2309 are 2313 Peach Flesh (ΔE 4.42), 1910 Beige Brown Light (ΔE 4.97), and 0305 Coral Very Light (ΔE 6.03). 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 10.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.