2103 — Hazelnut Brown Light
Browns family#B38F4F
Madeira 2103 (Hazelnut Brown Light) is a medium, moderately saturated brown shade with hex code #B38F4F and RGB values 179, 143, 79. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2103
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2103
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 2103
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2103
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 2103 (Hazelnut Brown Light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2103
Madeira threads that pair well with 2103, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2103 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2103
Madeira 2103 (Hazelnut Brown Light) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with golden brown tones. This thread brings a rich and warm presence to projects featuring gingerbread themes or tree trunks. Look for it in charts that feature earth tones or animal fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2103 look like?
Madeira 2103 (Hazelnut Brown Light) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #B38F4F and RGB 179, 143, 79. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2103?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2103 (Hazelnut Brown Light) is DMC 833 (Golden Olive light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light, 84%) and DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold, 71%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2103?
The closest Madeira threads to 2103 are 2210 Gold Dark (ΔE 3.8), 2011 Tan (ΔE 4.63), and 2111 Avocado Medium (ΔE 5.09). These are useful substitutes when 2103 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2103?
Reach for Madeira 2103 (Hazelnut Brown Light) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2103.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2103 (Hazelnut Brown 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, 2103 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.