2002 — Mocha Brown Medium
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Madeira 2002 (Mocha Brown Medium) is a medium, muted brown shade with hex code #9B8B6A and RGB values 155, 139, 106. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2002
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2002
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 2002
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2002
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Madeira 2002 (Mocha Brown Medium) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2002
Madeira threads that pair well with 2002, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2002 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2002
Mocha Brown Medium (catalog code Madeira 2002) is a medium, muted shade from the browns family with golden brown tones. This thread brings a steady and quiet presence to projects featuring earth tones or animal fur. Look for it in charts that feature warm outlines or wooden textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2002?
Madeira 2002 is called Mocha Brown Medium. It's a medium brown shade (hex #9B8B6A, RGB 155, 139, 106) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2002?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2002 (Mocha Brown Medium) is DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 612 (Drab Brown light, 77%) and DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2002?
The closest Madeira threads to 2002 are 1906 Beige Grey (ΔE 4.66), 1911 Mocha Brown Light (ΔE 5.87), and 1905 Beige Grey Very Dark (ΔE 5.96). These are useful substitutes when 2002 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2002?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2002 (Mocha Brown Medium) for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2002 (Mocha Brown Medium)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 2002 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.