2010 — Tan Medium
Oranges family#B1773D
Looking up Madeira 2010? It's Tan Medium, a medium orange shade (#B1773D / RGB 177, 119, 61). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 2010
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2010
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 2010
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2010
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Madeira 2010 (Tan Medium) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Because Madeira 2410 (Tan) is so near (ΔE 1.19), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2010
Madeira threads that pair well with 2010, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira2010 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2010
Madeira 2010 is the floss known as Tan Medium: a moderately saturated, medium member of the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The shade reads as rich and warm — a go-to choice for fox designs and fall harvest scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2010 look like?
Madeira 2010 (Tan Medium) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #B1773D and RGB 177, 119, 61. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2010?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2010 (Tan Medium) is DMC 436 (Tan) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 680 (Old Gold dark, 83%) and DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown, 83%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2010?
The closest Madeira threads to 2010 are 2410 Tan (ΔE 1.19), 0307 Copper Ultra Very Light (ΔE 6.06), and 2213 Topaz Very Dark (ΔE 6.74). These are useful substitutes when 2010 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2010?
Reach for Madeira 2010 (Tan Medium) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2010.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2010 (Tan Medium)?
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, 2010 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.