2411 — Yellow Plum
Yellows family#D4B322
Need details on Madeira 2411? This medium, vivid yellow shade (Yellow Plum) is hex #D4B322, RGB 212, 179, 34. 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 2411
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2411
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 2411
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2411
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Madeira 2411 (Yellow Plum) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Madeira 2411 (Yellow Plum) sits a hair from Madeira 0105 (Lemon Very Dark) (ΔE 1.71) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2411
Madeira threads that pair well with 2411, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira2411 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 2411
Known as Yellow Plum, Madeira 2411 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. With a vibrant and steady quality, this thread works beautifully in rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring canary themes and sunflowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2411 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2411 is Yellow Plum — a medium yellow thread (hex #D4B322, RGB 212, 179, 34). It shows up most in stars and honey themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2411?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2411 (Yellow Plum) is DMC 18 (Yellow Plum) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 444 (Lemon dark, 69%) and DMC 17 (Light Yellow Plum, 67%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2411?
The closest Madeira threads to 2411 are 0105 Lemon Very Dark (ΔE 1.71), 2510 Golden Yellow Dark (ΔE 2.51), and 2509 Golden Yellow Bright (ΔE 2.54). These are useful substitutes when 2411 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2411 good for?
Madeira 2411 (Yellow Plum) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring stars, honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils. 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 2411.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2411 (Yellow Plum)?
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, 2411 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.