Madeira 209 Orange Very Dark
On screen, Madeira 209 Orange Very Dark reads as a medium, vivid red (#e20015). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 347 Salmon Very Dark at ΔE 7.3 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 335 Blaze Dark at ΔE 1.4 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 209 Orange Very Dark
#e20015 · RGB 226, 0, 21
Closest to Madeira 209 in other brands
- DMC 347 Salmon Very Dark ΔE 7.3 similar
- Anchor 335 Blaze Dark ΔE 1.4 very close
- Perler Tomato ΔE 5.8 close
- Hama 35 Neon Red ΔE 8.3 similar
- Artkal S S05 Tall Poppy ΔE 5.5 close
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 6.5 similar
Madeira 209 color values
| Code | 209 |
|---|---|
| Name | Orange Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #e20015 |
| RGB | 226, 0, 21 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 47.3, a* 73.3, b* 54.8 |
| HSL | 354°, 100 %, 44 % |
| Color family | Red, 30 of 74 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 47.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 347 Salmon Very Dark, ΔE 7.3 |
Madeira 209 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 209: the best is Anchor 335 at ΔE 1.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 347 | Salmon Very Dark | 7.3 | similar |
| DMC | 349 | Coral Dark | 8.3 | similar |
| DMC | 817 | Coral Red Very Dark | 8.9 | similar |
| Anchor | 335 | Blaze Dark | 1.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 334 | Blaze Medium | 2.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 46 | Crimson Red | 3.2 | close |
| Perler | Tomato | code 80-15211 | 5.8 | close |
| Perler | Spice | code 80-15212 | 9.8 | similar |
| Hama | 35 | Neon Red | 8.3 | similar |
| Hama | 05 | Red | 9.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S05 | Tall Poppy | 5.5 | close |
| Artkal S | SL3 | Glitter Red | 8.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N19 | Red | 6.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N13 | Orange | 15.6 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 209
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 209; the nearest, Madeira 210 Christmas Red Light, sits at ΔE 3.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | Christmas Red Light | #d40015 | 3.0 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 208 | Orange Dark | #ce0015 | 4.3 | a little darker and more muted |
| 206 | Orange Red | #f50505 | 4.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 207 | Orange | #f42a2a | 5.9 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 411 | Pink Very Dark | #e01f35 | 6.1 | more muted |
| 212 | Christmas Red Dark | #cf0028 | 6.5 | a little darker and more muted |
| 211 | Christmas Red Bright | #bf0015 | 7.4 | darker and more muted |
| 410 | Rose Dark | #d53440 | 8.2 | more muted |
Shading Madeira 209: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira red family, L* from 54 to 40.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 311 | Copper Medium | 53.5 |
| 3 lighter | 207 | Orange | 53.0 |
| 2 lighter | 206 | Orange Red | 51.3 |
| 1 lighter | 411 | Pink Very Dark | 48.4 |
| this color | 209 | Orange Very Dark | 47.3 |
| 1 darker | 210 | Christmas Red Light | 44.3 |
| 2 darker | 212 | Christmas Red Dark | 43.4 |
| 3 darker | 208 | Orange Dark | 43.0 |
| 4 darker | 211 | Christmas Red Bright | 39.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 209
One strand each of Madeira 206 and Madeira 212 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 210, ΔE 3.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 209 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 206 Orange Red + 1 × Madeira 212 Christmas Red Dark | #e3031c | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 208 Orange Dark + 1 × Madeira 206 Orange Red | #e3030e | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 210 Christmas Red Light + 1 × Madeira 206 Orange Red | #e5030e | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 209
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #e20015; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Madeira 209
Substituting Madeira 209 takes care: DMC 347 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 7.3), and Anchor 335 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 1.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 209 is number 30 of 74 in the Madeira red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 411 Pink Very Dark and down to Madeira 210 Christmas Red Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 209 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 4.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Tomato (ΔE 5.8), Hama 35 Neon Red (ΔE 8.3) and Artkal S S05 Tall Poppy (ΔE 5.5); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 209?
DMC 347 Salmon Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 209 Orange Very Dark (ΔE 7.3, similar). Runners-up: DMC 349 (ΔE 8.3) and DMC 817 (ΔE 8.9).
What color is Madeira 209?
Madeira 209 Orange Very Dark is a medium, vivid red in the red family: hex #e20015, RGB 226, 0, 21, L* 47.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 209?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 210 Christmas Red Light is nearest (ΔE 3.0). From other brands, DMC 347 (ΔE 7.3) or Anchor 335 (ΔE 1.4). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 206 and Madeira 212 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is Madeira 209 in Perler beads?
Perler Tomato (#d14337) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.8 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 35 Neon Red (ΔE 8.3).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 209?
Anchor 335 Blaze Dark at ΔE 1.4 (very close), then Anchor 334 at ΔE 2.4.
Related
Madeira 209 in other brands
- Perler Tomato ΔE 5.8
- Hama 35 Neon Red ΔE 8.3
- Artkal S S05 Tall Poppy ΔE 5.5
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 6.5