2006 — Tan Ultra Very Dark
Browns family#5B4135
Below: Madeira 2006 (Tan Ultra Very Dark), a medium-dark, muted brown shade with hex #5B4135 and RGB 91, 65, 53. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 2006
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2006
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 2006
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2006
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Madeira 2005 (Chocolate) is so near (ΔE 2.4), 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.
Browns Family
Madeira2006 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2006
Madeira 2006 (Tan Ultra Very Dark) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The deep and grounded 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 medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #5B4135 and RGB 91, 65, 53. 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 839 (Beige Brown dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3781 (Mocha Brown dark, 78%) and DMC 3790 (Beige Grey ultra dark, 73%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2006?
The closest Madeira threads to 2006 are 2005 Chocolate (ΔE 2.4), 2003 Brown Dark (ΔE 2.8), and 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark (ΔE 3.11). 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 medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2006.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2006 (Tan Ultra Very Dark)?
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, 2006 has a contrast ratio of about 9.3:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.