2004 — Black Brown
Reds family#332425
Madeira 2004 — Black Brown — has hex #332425 and RGB 51, 36, 37. This dark, muted red 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.
About Madeira 2004
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2004
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2004
Madeira threads that pair well with 2004, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira2004 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2004
Known as Black Brown, Madeira 2004 is a dark, muted shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a dramatic and quiet feel that suits bold accents and berries particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with valentines or poppies for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2004 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2004 is Black Brown — a dark red thread (hex #332425, RGB 51, 36, 37). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2004?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2004 (Black Brown) is DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3371 (Black Brown, 72%) and DMC 838 (Beige Brown very dark, 68%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2004?
The closest Madeira threads to 2004 are 1810 Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 9.64), 2006 Tan Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 12.48), and 2400 Black (ΔE 13.29). 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 barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its 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.