2004 — Black Brown
Blacks family
Madeira 2004 — Black Brown — has hex #000000 and RGB 0, 0, 0. This very dark, subdued black thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2004
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 2004
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2004
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 2004 (Black Brown) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Madeira 2004 (Black Brown) sits a hair from Madeira 2400 (Black) (ΔE 0) — 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 2004
Madeira threads that pair well with 2004, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Madeira 2004 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Madeira 2004
Known as Black Brown, Madeira 2004 is a very dark, subdued shade sitting in the blacks family. It has a somber and commanding feel that suits dramatic backgrounds and wrought iron particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with night skies or silhouettes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2004 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2004 is Black Brown — a very dark black thread (hex #000000, RGB 0, 0, 0). It shows up most in gothic accents and shadow textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2004?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2004 (Black Brown) is DMC 310 (Black) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3371 (Black Brown, 49%) and DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 39%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2004?
The closest Madeira threads to 2004 are 2400 Black (ΔE 0), 1713 Blue Black (ΔE 5.56), and 2003 Brown Dark (ΔE 7.49). These are useful substitutes when 2004 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2004 good for?
Madeira 2004 (Black Brown) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring gothic accents, shadow textures, outlines, lettering. Its very dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2004.
Is Madeira 2004 (Black Brown) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 2004 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.