2313 — Peach Flesh
Oranges family
Looking up Madeira 2313? It's Peach Flesh, a light orange shade (#E5AB8C / RGB 229, 171, 140). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2313
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 2313
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2313
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Madeira 2309 (Flesh Medium) 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 2313
Madeira threads that pair well with 2313, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2313 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 #E5AB8C and RGB 229, 171, 140. 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 950 (Desert Sand light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 945 (Tawny medium, 89%) and DMC 754 (Peach light, 80%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2313?
The closest Madeira threads to 2313 are 2309 Flesh Medium (ΔE 3.03), 2301 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 6.79), and 2308 Flesh Light (ΔE 7.44). 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 2313 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.