Madeira Mouliné

2006 — Tan Ultra Very Dark

Browns family

Below: Madeira 2006 (Tan Ultra Very Dark), a very dark, highly saturated brown shade with hex #2F1C05 and RGB 47, 28, 5. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#2F1C05
RGB
47, 28, 5
HSL
33°, 81%, 10%
Lab
12.3, 6.7, 16.3
Lightness
10%
Very dark
Saturation
81%
Vivid
Hue
33°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2006

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Madeira 2006 Tan Ultra Very Dark

Sullivans

Mocha Brown Very Dark 45323 71% Approx
Mocha Brown Dark 45393 68% Approx
Brown Grey Very Dark 45428 63% Fair
Beige Brown Very Dark 45236 59% Fair
Beige Brown Dark 45237 59% Fair

Crescent Colours

Black Coffee 004 35% Fair
Brown Sugar 178 27% Fair
Cappuccino 007 22% Fair
Camouflage 063 20% Fair
Wisconsin Woods 114 19% Fair

Similar Madeira Colors to 2006

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Madeira 2006 Tan Ultra Very Dark
Chocolate Madeira 2005 Near identical ΔE 1.57 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark Madeira 1914 Close ΔE 5.43 Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark Madeira 1904 Noticeable ΔE 7.61 Tan Very Dark Madeira 2007 Noticeable ΔE 8.03 Beige Grey Very Dark Madeira 1905 Noticeable ΔE 8.46 Beige Brown Very Dark Madeira 1913 Noticeable ΔE 9.25 Brown Dark Madeira 2003 Noticeable ΔE 9.42 Drab Brown Very Dark Madeira 2106 Noticeable ΔE 10.28

Working with Madeira 2006

On white fabric
16.3:1
On dark fabric
1.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
black

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

Very dark shades like Madeira 2006 (Tan Ultra Very Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.

Blending & gradients

Because Madeira 2005 (Chocolate) is so near (ΔE 1.57), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Madeira 2006

Madeira threads that pair well with 2006, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2006
1006 Antique Blue Very Dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2006
1507 Fern Green Dark 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2006
1706 Blue Grey Dark 2701 Blue Violet Dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2006
2106 Drab Brown Very Dark 1906 Beige Grey 2109 Drab Brown Light 1909 Beige Brown Very Light

Browns Family

Madeira 2006 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

2006 Tan Ultra Very Dark 2006 2007 Tan Very Dark 2007 1810 Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark 1810 1904 Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark 1904 2005 Chocolate 2005 2003 Brown Dark 2003

About Madeira 2006

Madeira 2006 (Tan Ultra Very Dark) is a very dark, highly saturated shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The powerful and saturated mood of this color makes it a natural fit for coffee themes and rustic designs. Expect to see it used in leather accents and horse designs across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Madeira 2006 look like?

Madeira 2006 (Tan Ultra Very Dark) is a very dark shade in the browns family with hex #2F1C05 and RGB 47, 28, 5. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.

Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2006?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 2006 (Tan Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark) with a 60% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark, 59%) and DMC 898 (Coffee Brown very dark, 55%).

What Madeira colors are similar to 2006?

The closest Madeira threads to 2006 are 2005 Chocolate (ΔE 1.57), 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 5.43), and 1904 Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 7.61). These are useful substitutes when 2006 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Madeira 2006?

Reach for Madeira 2006 (Tan Ultra Very Dark) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its very dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2006.

Is Madeira 2006 (Tan Ultra Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?

Yes — very dark shades like 2006 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.

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