2001 — Mocha Brown Light
Yellows family#D4CAA7
Below: Madeira 2001 (Mocha Brown Light), a light, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex #D4CAA7 and RGB 212, 202, 167. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 2001
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2001
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Madeira Colors to 2001
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2001
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 2001 (Mocha Brown Light) sits a hair from Madeira 2404 (Yellow Beige Light) (ΔE 2.13) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2001
Madeira threads that pair well with 2001, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira2001 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 2001
Meet Madeira 2001, Mocha Brown Light — a moderately saturated, light thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The gentle and approachable character of this shade lends itself well to sunflowers and highlights. Stitchers frequently choose it for warm backgrounds and golden accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2001 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2001 is Mocha Brown Light — a light yellow thread (hex #D4CAA7, RGB 212, 202, 167). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2001?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2001 (Mocha Brown Light) is DMC 822 (Beige Grey light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green, 72%) and DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 72%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2001?
The closest Madeira threads to 2001 are 2404 Yellow Beige Light (ΔE 2.13), 2314 Beige Grey Light (ΔE 2.62), and 1908 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.2). These are useful substitutes when 2001 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2001 good for?
Madeira 2001 (Mocha Brown Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2001.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2001 (Mocha Brown Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 2001 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.