Madeira 2004 Black Brown
Madeira 2004 Black Brown is a very dark, soft brown with the screen hex #2a1500. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ultra Dark at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 382 Fudge Dark at ΔE 4.4 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2004 Black Brown
#2a1500 · RGB 42, 21, 0
Closest to Madeira 2004 in other brands
- DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ultra Dark ΔE 3.4 close
- Anchor 382 Fudge Dark ΔE 4.4 close
- Perler Cocoa ΔE 9.8 similar
- Hama 12 Brown ΔE 5.9 close
- Artkal S S13 Black ΔE 15.0 loose
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 14.4 loose
Madeira 2004 color values
| Code | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Name | Black Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #2a1500 |
| RGB | 42, 21, 0 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 9.2, a* 8.4, b* 14.0 |
| HSL | 30°, 100 %, 8 % |
| Color family | Brown, 44 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 9.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ultra Dark, ΔE 3.4 |
Madeira 2004 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2004: the best is DMC 938 at ΔE 3.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 3.4 | close |
| DMC | 3371 | Black Brown | 6.1 | similar |
| DMC | 898 | Coffee Brown Very Dark | 8.5 | similar |
| Anchor | 382 | Fudge Dark | 4.4 | close |
| Anchor | 381 | Fudge Medium | 6.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 1088 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Cocoa | code 80-15262 | 9.8 | similar |
| Perler | Black | code 80-19018 | 15.8 | loose |
| Hama | 12 | Brown | 5.9 | close |
| Hama | 63 | Bronze | 11.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S13 | Black | 15.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 17.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 14.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 15.4 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2004
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2004; the nearest, Madeira 2003 Brown Dark, sits at ΔE 4.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Brown Dark | #361700 | 4.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | #402b1b | 6.9 | lighter |
| 2006 | Tan Ultra Very Dark | #3f1a00 | 7.0 | lighter and more saturated |
| 2005 | Chocolate | #491a00 | 9.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | #3c302a | 10.0 | lighter and more muted |
| 2106 | Drab Brown Very Dark | #4f2b05 | 11.2 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 1505 | Fern Green Ultra Very Dark | #312600 | 11.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | #573111 | 12.4 | much lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2004: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Madeira brown family, L* from 20 to 9.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | 19.6 |
| 3 lighter | 2005 | Chocolate | 16.3 |
| 2 lighter | 2006 | Tan Ultra Very Dark | 14.4 |
| 1 lighter | 2003 | Brown Dark | 11.9 |
| this color | 2004 | Black Brown | 9.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2004
One strand each of Madeira 1904 and Madeira Black models at ΔE 3.7, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2003, ΔE 4.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark + 1 × Madeira Black Black | #2c1d11 | 3.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 2003 Brown Dark + 1 × Madeira Black Black | #250e00 | 4.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 2106 Drab Brown Very Dark + 1 × Madeira Black Black | #381d03 | 4.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2004
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #2a1500; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 1605 | Khaki Green Light | 6.2:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 17.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2002 | Mocha Brown Medium | 4.5:1 |
How to use Madeira 2004
Substituting Madeira 2004 takes care: DMC 938 is lighter (ΔE 3.4), and Anchor 382 is a little lighter (ΔE 4.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2004 is number 44 of 44 in the Madeira brown family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Madeira 2003 Brown Dark is the next one up. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2004 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 17.4:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cocoa (ΔE 9.8), Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 5.9) and Artkal S S13 Black (ΔE 15.0); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2004?
DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ultra Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2004 Black Brown (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 3371 (ΔE 6.1) and DMC 898 (ΔE 8.5).
What color is Madeira 2004?
Madeira 2004 Black Brown is a very dark, soft brown in the brown family: hex #2a1500, RGB 42, 21, 0, L* 9.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2004?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2003 Brown Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.6). From other brands, DMC 938 (ΔE 3.4) or Anchor 382 (ΔE 4.4). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1904 and Madeira Black models at ΔE 3.7.
What is Madeira 2004 in Perler beads?
Perler Cocoa (#392928) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 5.9).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2004?
Anchor 382 Fudge Dark at ΔE 4.4 (close), then Anchor 381 at ΔE 6.3.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 2004 in other brands
- Perler Cocoa ΔE 9.8
- Hama 12 Brown ΔE 5.9
- Artkal S S13 Black ΔE 15.0
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 14.4