Madeira Mouliné

2313 — Peach Flesh

Oranges family#F0AE8B

Looking up Madeira 2313? It's Peach Flesh, a light orange shade (#F0AE8B / RGB 240, 174, 139). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#F0AE8B
RGB
240, 174, 139
HSL
21°, 77%, 74%
Lab
76.5, 19.9, 27.5
Lightness
74%
Light
Saturation
77%
Rich
Hue
21°
Family
Oranges

About Madeira 2313

Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist

Fiber
100% cotton
Strands
6 strands
Sold as
10 m

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2313

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Madeira 2313Peach Flesh

Similar Madeira Colors to 2313

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Madeira 2313

On white fabric
1.9:1
On dark fabric
11.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
tan

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Bold accents & focal points

Saturated shades like Madeira 2313 (Peach Flesh) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Blending & gradients

Because Madeira 2503 (Bright Terracotta Light) is so near (ΔE 2.97), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Madeira 2313

Madeira threads that pair well with 2313, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

Madeira2313 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Madeira 2313

Madeira 2313 is the floss known as Peach Flesh: a vivid, light member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. The shade reads as soft and lively — a go-to choice for warm accents and seasonal designs. It also turns up in patterns built around pumpkins and marigolds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Madeira 2313 look like?

Madeira 2313 (Peach Flesh) is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #F0AE8B and RGB 240, 174, 139. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.

Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2313?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 2313 (Peach Flesh) is DMC 945 (Tawny medium) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 754 (Peach light, 83%) and DMC 950 (Desert Sand light, 79%).

What Madeira colors are similar to 2313?

The closest Madeira threads to 2313 are 2503 Bright Terracotta Light (ΔE 2.97), 2309 Flesh Medium (ΔE 4.42), and 2605 Peach Very Light (ΔE 6.28). These are useful substitutes when 2313 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Madeira 2313?

Reach for Madeira 2313 (Peach Flesh) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2313.

What fabric color works best with Madeira 2313 (Peach Flesh)?

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, 2313 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.