Madeira 2106 Drab Brown Very Dark
On screen, Madeira 2106 Drab Brown Very Dark reads as a very dark, rich brown (#4f2b05). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 898 Coffee Brown Very Dark at ΔE 4.1 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 360 Coffee Dark at ΔE 6.7 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2106 Drab Brown Very Dark
#4f2b05 · RGB 79, 43, 5
Closest to Madeira 2106 in other brands
- DMC 898 Coffee Brown Very Dark ΔE 4.1 close
- Anchor 360 Coffee Dark ΔE 6.7 similar
- Perler Brown ΔE 15.2 loose
- Hama 12 Brown ΔE 8.7 similar
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 13.6 loose
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 12.4 loose
Madeira 2106 color values
| Code | 2106 |
|---|---|
| Name | Drab Brown Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #4f2b05 |
| RGB | 79, 43, 5 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 21.6, a* 13.6, b* 28.9 |
| HSL | 31°, 88 %, 16 % |
| Color family | Brown, 37 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 21.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 898 Coffee Brown Very Dark, ΔE 4.1 |
Madeira 2106 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2106: the best is DMC 898 at ΔE 4.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 898 | Coffee Brown Very Dark | 4.1 | close |
| DMC | 801 | Coffee Brown Dark | 5.9 | close |
| DMC | 300 | Mahogany Very Dark | 8.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 360 | Coffee Dark | 6.7 | similar |
| Anchor | 359 | Coffee Medium | 8.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 1050 | Tawnyu Medium Dark | 8.5 | similar |
| Perler | Brown | code 80-19012 | 15.2 | loose |
| Perler | Cocoa | code 80-15262 | 15.6 | loose |
| Hama | 12 | Brown | 8.7 | similar |
| Hama | 63 | Bronze | 14.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 13.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S148 | Mocha | 18.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 12.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 14.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2106
1 other Madeira color within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2106, led by Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 2.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | #573111 | 2.5 | a little lighter |
| 2113 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | #673700 | 6.4 | lighter and more saturated |
| 2006 | Tan Ultra Very Dark | #3f1a00 | 7.1 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 2005 | Chocolate | #491a00 | 7.6 | darker |
| 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | #402b1b | 7.8 | a little darker and more muted |
| 2105 | Hazelnut Brown Dark | #6e4005 | 8.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 2003 | Brown Dark | #361700 | 8.9 | darker and more muted |
| 2107 | Drab Brown Dark | #5a3f05 | 9.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2106: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira brown family, L* from 32 to 12.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2105 | Hazelnut Brown Dark | 31.8 |
| 3 lighter | 2107 | Drab Brown Dark | 28.7 |
| 2 lighter | 2113 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | 28.4 |
| 1 lighter | 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | 24.5 |
| this color | 2106 | Drab Brown Very Dark | 21.6 |
| 1 darker | 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | 19.6 |
| 2 darker | 2005 | Chocolate | 16.3 |
| 3 darker | 2006 | Tan Ultra Very Dark | 14.4 |
| 4 darker | 2003 | Brown Dark | 11.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2106
One strand each of Madeira 2113 and Madeira 2004 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1914, ΔE 2.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2106 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2113 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2004 Black Brown | #502a00 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 2113 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2003 Brown Dark | #532a00 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 2107 Drab Brown Dark + 1 × Madeira 601 Plum Very Dark | #562c05 | 2.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2106
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #4f2b05; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 1605 | Khaki Green Light | 4.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 12.2:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 2106
Substituting Madeira 2106 takes care: DMC 898 is more muted (ΔE 4.1), and Anchor 360 is more muted (ΔE 6.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2106 is number 37 of 44 in the Madeira brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark and down to Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark. Keep it labelled next to Madeira 1914, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Madeira 2106 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 12.5:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Brown (ΔE 15.2), Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 8.7) and Artkal S S16 Brown (ΔE 13.6); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2106?
DMC 898 Coffee Brown Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2106 Drab Brown Very Dark (ΔE 4.1, close). Runners-up: DMC 801 (ΔE 5.9) and DMC 300 (ΔE 8.3).
What color is Madeira 2106?
Madeira 2106 Drab Brown Very Dark is a very dark, rich brown in the brown family: hex #4f2b05, RGB 79, 43, 5, L* 21.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2106?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 2.5). From other brands, DMC 898 (ΔE 4.1) or Anchor 360 (ΔE 6.7). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2113 and Madeira 2004 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Madeira 2106 in Perler beads?
Perler Brown (#674c44) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 15.2 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 8.7).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2106?
Anchor 360 Coffee Dark at ΔE 6.7 (similar), then Anchor 359 at ΔE 8.2.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 2106 in other brands
- Perler Brown ΔE 15.2
- Hama 12 Brown ΔE 8.7
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 13.6
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 12.4