2005 — Chocolate
Browns family#62453B
Need details on Madeira 2005? This medium-dark, muted brown shade (Chocolate) is hex #62453B, RGB 98, 69, 59. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2005
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2005
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 2005
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2005
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 2006 (Tan Ultra Very Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.4). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2005
Madeira threads that pair well with 2005, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2005 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2005
A medium-dark, muted entry in the browns family, Madeira 2005 carries the name Chocolate with warm chocolate tones. Stitchers describe its character as muted and intense, perfect for wooden textures and coffee themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on rustic designs and leather accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2005?
Madeira 2005 is called Chocolate. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #62453B, RGB 98, 69, 59) in the browns family, commonly used for gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2005?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2005 (Chocolate) is DMC 839 (Beige Brown dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3860 (Cocoa, 74%) and DMC 779 (Cocoa dark, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2005?
The closest Madeira threads to 2005 are 2006 Tan Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 2.4), 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark (ΔE 3.95), and 2003 Brown Dark (ΔE 4.42). These are useful substitutes when 2005 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2005?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2005 (Chocolate) for charts featuring gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur. The medium-dark 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 2005 (Chocolate)?
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, 2005 has a contrast ratio of about 8.6:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.