2605 — Peach Very Light
Oranges family#D4A18B
Madeira 2605 — Peach Very Light — has hex #D4A18B and RGB 212, 161, 139. This medium-light, moderately saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 2605
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2605
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 2605
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2605
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Madeira 2605 (Peach Very Light) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2605
Madeira threads that pair well with 2605, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira2605 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2605
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the oranges family, Madeira 2605 carries the name Peach Very Light with deep amber tones. Its tone is steady and approachable, making it a popular choice for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for autumn leaves or sunsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2605?
Madeira 2605 is called Peach Very Light. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #D4A18B, RGB 212, 161, 139) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2605?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2605 (Peach Very Light) is DMC 950 (Desert Sand light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 78%) and DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2605?
The closest Madeira threads to 2605 are 0304 Coral Light (ΔE 5.5), 2312 Peach Flesh Medium (ΔE 5.5), and 0305 Coral Very Light (ΔE 6.03). These are useful substitutes when 2605 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2605?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2605 (Peach Very Light) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2605 (Peach Very Light)?
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, 2605 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.