2102 — Hazelnut Brown Very Light
Oranges family#D0B06F
Below: Madeira 2102 (Hazelnut Brown Very Light), a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex #D0B06F and RGB 208, 176, 111. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 2102
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2102
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 2102
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2102
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Madeira 2102 (Hazelnut Brown Very Light) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 2013 (Tan Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.05). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2102
Madeira threads that pair well with 2102, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira2102 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2102
A medium-light, vivid entry in the oranges family, Madeira 2102 carries the name Hazelnut Brown Very Light with golden orange tones. The fresh and confident character of this shade lends itself well to monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for autumn leaves and sunsets in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2102?
Madeira 2102 is called Hazelnut Brown Very Light. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #D0B06F, RGB 208, 176, 111) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2102?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2102 (Hazelnut Brown Very Light) is DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 76%) and DMC 676 (Old Gold light, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2102?
The closest Madeira threads to 2102 are 2013 Tan Very Light (ΔE 3.05), 2012 Tan Light (ΔE 3.31), and 2108 Drab Brown Medium (ΔE 4.27). These are useful substitutes when 2102 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2102?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2102 (Hazelnut Brown Very Light) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The medium-light 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 2102 (Hazelnut Brown Very Light)?
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, 2102 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 10.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.