2310 — Flesh Dark
Reds family#B87F70
Need details on Madeira 2310? This medium-light, moderately saturated red shade (Flesh Dark) is hex #B87F70, RGB 184, 127, 112. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2310
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2310
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 2310
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2310
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2310
Madeira threads that pair well with 2310, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira2310 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2310
Madeira 2310 (Flesh Dark) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. With a balanced and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in tomato patterns and roses. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hearts and holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2310 look like?
Madeira 2310 (Flesh Dark) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #B87F70 and RGB 184, 127, 112. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2310?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2310 (Flesh Dark) is DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773)) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3064 (Desert Sand, 73%) and DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 72%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2310?
The closest Madeira threads to 2310 are 0810 Shell Pink Very Light (ΔE 5.5), 2312 Peach Flesh Medium (ΔE 5.96), and 2601 Coffee Brown Very Light (ΔE 7.12). These are useful substitutes when 2310 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2310?
Reach for Madeira 2310 (Flesh Dark) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2310.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2310 (Flesh Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 2310 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.