Madeira 2105 Hazelnut Brown Dark
Madeira 2105 Hazelnut Brown Dark is a dark, rich brown with the screen hex #6e4005. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 433 Brown Medium at ΔE 5.9 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 889 Sand Stone Medium Dark at ΔE 4.4 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2105 Hazelnut Brown Dark
#6e4005 · RGB 110, 64, 5
Closest to Madeira 2105 in other brands
- DMC 433 Brown Medium ΔE 5.9 close
- Anchor 889 Sand Stone Medium Dark ΔE 4.4 close
- Perler Gingerbread ΔE 14.7 loose
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 10.8 loose
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 13.1 loose
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 15.1 loose
Madeira 2105 color values
| Code | 2105 |
|---|---|
| Name | Hazelnut Brown Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #6e4005 |
| RGB | 110, 64, 5 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 31.8, a* 15.8, b* 39.7 |
| HSL | 34°, 91 %, 23 % |
| Color family | Brown, 30 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 31.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 433 Brown Medium, ΔE 5.9 |
Madeira 2105 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2105: the best is Anchor 889 at ΔE 4.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 433 | Brown Medium | 5.9 | close |
| DMC | 801 | Coffee Brown Dark | 6.4 | similar |
| DMC | 300 | Mahogany Very Dark | 7.5 | similar |
| Anchor | 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 4.4 | close |
| Anchor | 906 | Brass Dark | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 944 | Wheat Dark | 6.4 | similar |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 14.7 | loose |
| Perler | Light Brown | code 80-19021 | 15.4 | loose |
| Hama | 76 | Nougat | 10.8 | loose |
| Hama | 25 | Translucent Brown | 11.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S41 | Copper | 13.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S17 | Light Brown | 14.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N05 | Caramel | 15.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 15.5 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2105
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2105; the nearest, Madeira 2113 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark, sits at ΔE 3.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2113 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | #673700 | 3.1 | a little darker |
| 2114 | Avocado Very Dark | #674200 | 3.6 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 2214 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | #864700 | 5.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 2107 | Drab Brown Dark | #5a3f05 | 6.8 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | #573111 | 7.8 | darker and more muted |
| 2009 | Tan Medium Dark | #833f15 | 8.0 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2106 | Drab Brown Very Dark | #4f2b05 | 8.8 | darker and more muted |
| 2213 | Topaz Very Dark | #9b5200 | 10.8 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2105: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira brown family, L* from 43 to 22.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2213 | Topaz Very Dark | 42.8 |
| 3 lighter | 1905 | Beige Gray Very Dark | 37.6 |
| 2 lighter | 2214 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | 37.1 |
| 1 lighter | 2009 | Tan Medium Dark | 34.9 |
| this color | 2105 | Hazelnut Brown Dark | 31.8 |
| 1 darker | 2107 | Drab Brown Dark | 28.7 |
| 2 darker | 2113 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | 28.4 |
| 3 darker | 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | 24.5 |
| 4 darker | 2106 | Drab Brown Very Dark | 21.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2105
One strand each of Madeira 2214 and Madeira 2107 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2113, ΔE 3.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2105 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2214 Topaz Ultra Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2107 Drab Brown Dark | #734303 | 1.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 2009 Tan Medium Dark + 1 × Madeira 1507 Fern Green Dark | #683f0c | 1.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 2113 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2114 Avocado Very Dark | #673d00 | 1.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2105
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #6e4005; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Madeira 2105
Substituting Madeira 2105 takes care: DMC 433 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 5.9), and Anchor 889 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 4.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2105 is number 30 of 44 in the Madeira brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 2009 Tan Medium Dark and down to Madeira 2107 Drab Brown Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2105 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Gingerbread (ΔE 14.7), Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 10.8) and Artkal S S41 Copper (ΔE 13.1); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a loose stand-in at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2105?
DMC 433 Brown Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2105 Hazelnut Brown Dark (ΔE 5.9, close). Runners-up: DMC 801 (ΔE 6.4) and DMC 300 (ΔE 7.5).
What color is Madeira 2105?
Madeira 2105 Hazelnut Brown Dark is a dark, rich brown in the brown family: hex #6e4005, RGB 110, 64, 5, L* 31.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2105?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2113 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.1). From other brands, DMC 433 (ΔE 5.9) or Anchor 889 (ΔE 4.4). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2214 and Madeira 2107 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is Madeira 2105 in Perler beads?
Perler Gingerbread (#7e5446) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 14.7 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 10.8).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2105?
Anchor 889 Sand Stone Medium Dark at ΔE 4.4 (close), then Anchor 906 at ΔE 4.6.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 2105 in other brands
- Perler Gingerbread ΔE 14.7
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 10.8
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 13.1
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 15.1