Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark
On screen, Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark reads as a dark, rich red (#7f373f). The closest DMC thread is DMC 221 Shell Pink Very Dark, very close at ΔE 2.7; in Anchor, use Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark (ΔE 4.7, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark
#7f373f · RGB 127, 55, 63
Closest to Madeira 2311 in other brands
- DMC 221 Shell Pink Very Dark ΔE 2.7 very close
- Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark ΔE 4.7 close
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 2.5 very close
- Hama 118 Maroon Red ΔE 7.1 similar
- Artkal S S85 Red Wine ΔE 6.2 similar
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 3.5 close
Madeira 2311 color values
| Code | 2311 |
|---|---|
| Name | Peach Flesh Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #7f373f |
| RGB | 127, 55, 63 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 33.1, a* 32.0, b* 10.4 |
| HSL | 353°, 40 %, 36 % |
| Color family | Red, 54 of 74 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 33.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 221 Shell Pink Very Dark, ΔE 2.7 |
Madeira 2311 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2311: the best is DMC 221 at ΔE 2.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 221 | Shell Pink Very Dark | 2.7 | very close |
| DMC | 902 | Garnet Very Dark | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 777 | Raspberry Very Dark | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 1019 | Antique Mauve Very Dark | 4.7 | close |
| Anchor | 43 | Carmine Rose Medium Dark | 7.1 | similar |
| Anchor | 897 | Rose Wine Very Dark | 7.4 | similar |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 2.5 | very close |
| Perler | Cherry | code 80-15961 | 6.8 | similar |
| Hama | 118 | Maroon Red | 7.1 | similar |
| Hama | 114 | Cherry Red | 7.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S85 | Red Wine | 6.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S146 | Bloodrose Red | 7.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 3.5 | close |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 12.6 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2311
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2311; the nearest, Madeira 810 Antique Mauve Dark, sits at ΔE 3.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 810 | Antique Mauve Dark | #7b2a34 | 3.3 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 603 | Plum Medium | #942742 | 5.7 | more saturated |
| 602 | Plum Dark | #741431 | 7.7 | darker and more saturated |
| 401 | Terracotta | #98292d | 8.1 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 2502 | Bright Terracotta Medium | #94002a | 8.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 2304 | Mahogany Dark | #91322a | 8.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 513 | Garnet Dark | #80001f | 9.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 604 | Plum | #a83b5b | 9.9 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2311: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira red family, L* from 42 to 25.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 604 | Plum | 41.5 |
| 3 lighter | 401 | Terracotta | 34.9 |
| 2 lighter | 704 | Cerise Very Dark | 34.4 |
| 1 lighter | 603 | Plum Medium | 34.3 |
| this color | 2311 | Peach Flesh Very Dark | 33.1 |
| 1 darker | 2502 | Bright Terracotta Medium | 30.6 |
| 2 darker | 810 | Antique Mauve Dark | 29.7 |
| 3 darker | 513 | Garnet Dark | 25.8 |
| 4 darker | 602 | Plum Dark | 25.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2311
One strand each of Madeira 512 and Madeira 806 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 810, ΔE 3.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2311 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 512 Garnet Medium + 1 × Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark | #843b42 | 1.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 705 Mauve Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark | #7d3943 | 1.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 2502 Bright Terracotta Medium + 1 × Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark | #843b45 | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2311
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #7f373f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 1806 | Shell Gray Light | 2.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 8.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 4.8:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 2311
DMC 221 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 2311. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 2.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 2311 is number 54 of 74 in the Madeira red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 603 Plum Medium and down to Madeira 2502 Bright Terracotta Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2311 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cranapple (ΔE 2.5), Hama 118 Maroon Red (ΔE 7.1) and Artkal S S85 Red Wine (ΔE 6.2); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2311?
DMC 221 Shell Pink Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark (ΔE 2.7, very close). Runners-up: DMC 902 (ΔE 3.9) and DMC 777 (ΔE 4.1).
What color is Madeira 2311?
Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark is a dark, rich red in the red family: hex #7f373f, RGB 127, 55, 63, L* 33.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2311?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 810 Antique Mauve Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.3). From other brands, DMC 221 (ΔE 2.7) or Anchor 1019 (ΔE 4.7). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 512 and Madeira 806 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is Madeira 2311 in Perler beads?
Perler Cranapple (#843947) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 2.5 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 118 Maroon Red (ΔE 7.1).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2311?
Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark at ΔE 4.7 (close), then Anchor 43 at ΔE 7.1.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 810 Antique Mauve Dark ΔE 3.3
- Madeira 2304 Mahogany Dark ΔE 8.9
- Madeira 513 Garnet Dark ΔE 9.2
Madeira 2311 in other brands
- Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark ΔE 4.7
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 2.5
- Hama 118 Maroon Red ΔE 7.1
- Artkal S S85 Red Wine ΔE 6.2
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 3.5