2411
Oranges family
Need details on Madeira 2411? This medium-light, vivid orange hand-dyed shade is hex #E9B641, RGB 233, 182, 65. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2411
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 2411
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2411
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Madeira 2411 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2411
Madeira threads that pair well with 2411, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2411 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2411
Madeira 2411 sits in the oranges family as a medium-light, vivid shade with golden orange tones. With a crisp and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring persimmon patterns and autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2411 — what color is it?
Madeira 2411 is a medium-light orange thread (hex #E9B641, RGB 233, 182, 65). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2411?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2411 is DMC 3821 (Straw) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 725 (Topaz, 80%) and DMC 444 (Lemon dark, 79%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2411?
The closest Madeira threads to 2411 are 0113 Yellow Medium (ΔE 3.52), 2208 Gold Light (ΔE 3.77), and 0106 Canary Yellow Bright (ΔE 4.23). These are useful substitutes when 2411 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2411 good for?
Madeira 2411 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2411.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2411?
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, 2411 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.