2010 — Tan Medium
Browns family
Looking up Madeira 2010? It's Tan Medium, a medium-dark brown shade (#935D23 / RGB 147, 93, 35). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2010
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2010
Madeira threads that pair well with 2010, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira 2010 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2010
Madeira 2010 is the floss known as Tan Medium: a vivid, medium-dark member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The shade reads as deep and vivid — a go-to choice for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2010 look like?
Madeira 2010 (Tan Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #935D23 and RGB 147, 93, 35. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2010?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2010 (Tan Medium) is DMC 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 781 (Topaz Very Dark, 81%) and DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark, 77%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2010?
The closest Madeira threads to 2010 are 2213 Topaz Very Dark (ΔE 4.37), 2214 Topaz Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 6.22), and 2104 Hazelnut Brown Medium (ΔE 6.58). 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 warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium-dark 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 5.5:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.