Madeira 2314 Golden Brown Very Light
Madeira 2314 Golden Brown Very Light is a very light, muted cream with the screen hex #ffecd7. The closest DMC thread is DMC 543 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light, very close at ΔE 2.8; in Anchor, use Anchor 1009 Copper Very Light (ΔE 4.3, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2314 Golden Brown Very Light
#ffecd7 · RGB 255, 236, 215
Closest to Madeira 2314 in other brands
- DMC 543 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light ΔE 2.8 very close
- Anchor 1009 Copper Very Light ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 7.9 similar
- Hama 64 Pearl ΔE 7.1 similar
- Artkal S SP8 Pearlescent White ΔE 7.5 similar
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 6.4 similar
Madeira 2314 color values
| Code | 2314 |
|---|---|
| Name | Golden Brown Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #ffecd7 |
| RGB | 255, 236, 215 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 94.4, a* 3.1, b* 12.5 |
| HSL | 32°, 100 %, 92 % |
| Color family | Cream and ecru, 3 of 8 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 94.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 543 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light, ΔE 2.8 |
Madeira 2314 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2314: the best is DMC 543 at ΔE 2.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 543 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | 2.8 | very close |
| DMC | 739 | Tan Ultra Very Light | 3.1 | close |
| DMC | 3770 | Tawny Very Light | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 1009 | Copper Very Light | 4.3 | close |
| Anchor | 926 | Ecru Very Light | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 1011 | Flesh Very Light | 4.7 | close |
| Perler | Toasted Marshmallow | code 80-15208 | 7.9 | similar |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 11.7 | loose |
| Hama | 64 | Pearl | 7.1 | similar |
| Hama | 55 | Green (Glow in the Dark) | 7.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | SP8 | Pearlescent White | 7.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S51 | Spring Sun | 9.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 6.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 10.0 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2314
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2314; the nearest, Madeira 1908 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | #edddce | 4.0 | darker and slightly more muted |
| Ecru | Ecru | #f3e8d1 | 4.2 | a little darker |
| 2101 | Cream | #fff7e7 | 5.0 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 2308 | Flesh Light | #ffdcc7 | 6.8 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 2014 | Tan Ultra Very Light | #f8dbb2 | 7.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 306 | Coral Ultra Very Light | #f4d3bf | 7.5 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 2512 | Golden Brown Light | #eedfb6 | 8.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 2511 | Golden Yellow Light | #eee5c1 | 8.3 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2314: lighter and darker cream steps
2 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira cream and ecru family, L* from 97 to 87.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2314
One strand each of Madeira 2101 and Madeira 2308 models at ΔE 1.9, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1908, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2314 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2101 Cream + 1 × Madeira 2308 Flesh Light | #ffead8 | 1.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 2308 Flesh Light + 1 × Madeira 101 Lemon Very Light | #fcead1 | 1.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 2101 Cream + 1 × Madeira 306 Coral Ultra Very Light | #fae6d4 | 1.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2314
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #ffecd7; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 18.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1812 | Beaver Gray Medium | 4.1:1 |
How to use Madeira 2314
DMC 543 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 2314. It is a little darker, a ΔE of 2.8 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 2314 is number 3 of 8 in the Madeira cream and ecru family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 101 Lemon Very Light and down to Madeira Ecru. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2314 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 18.2:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Toasted Marshmallow (ΔE 7.9), Hama 64 Pearl (ΔE 7.1) and Artkal S SP8 Pearlescent White (ΔE 7.5); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2314?
DMC 543 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2314 Golden Brown Very Light (ΔE 2.8, very close). Runners-up: DMC 739 (ΔE 3.1) and DMC 3770 (ΔE 4.1).
What color is Madeira 2314?
Madeira 2314 Golden Brown Very Light is a very light, muted cream in the cream and ecru family: hex #ffecd7, RGB 255, 236, 215, L* 94.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2314?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1908 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, DMC 543 (ΔE 2.8) or Anchor 1009 (ΔE 4.3). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2101 and Madeira 2308 models at ΔE 1.9.
What is Madeira 2314 in Perler beads?
Perler Toasted Marshmallow (#dedace) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 64 Pearl (ΔE 7.1).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2314?
Anchor 1009 Copper Very Light at ΔE 4.3 (close), then Anchor 926 at ΔE 4.6.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1908 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light ΔE 4.0
- Madeira Ecru ΔE 4.2
- Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light ΔE 7.2
- Madeira 306 Coral Ultra Very Light ΔE 7.5
Madeira 2314 in other brands
- DMC 543 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light ΔE 2.8
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 7.9
- Hama 64 Pearl ΔE 7.1
- Artkal S SP8 Pearlescent White ΔE 7.5
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 6.4