2311 — Peach Flesh Very Dark
Browns family#8A5745
Below: Madeira 2311 (Peach Flesh Very Dark), a medium, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #8A5745 and RGB 138, 87, 69. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 2311
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2311
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 2311
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2311
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 2311 (Peach Flesh Very Dark) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2311
Madeira threads that pair well with 2311, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2311 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2311
Meet Madeira 2311, Peach Flesh Very Dark — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The steady and rich character of this shade lends itself well to tree trunks and earth tones. Stitchers frequently choose it for animal fur and warm outlines in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2311 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2311 is Peach Flesh Very Dark — a medium brown thread (hex #8A5745, RGB 138, 87, 69). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2311?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2311 (Peach Flesh Very Dark) is DMC 3772 (Desert Sand very dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 840 (Beige Brown medium, 76%) and DMC 3862 (Mocha Beige dark, 75%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2311?
The closest Madeira threads to 2311 are 2304 Mahogany Dark (ΔE 6.41), 2305 Mahogany Medium (ΔE 7.7), and 2602 Coffee Brown Light (ΔE 7.88). These are useful substitutes when 2311 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2311 good for?
Madeira 2311 (Peach Flesh Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2311.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2311 (Peach Flesh Very 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, 2311 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 on white fabric and 3.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.