2104 — Hazelnut Brown Medium
Browns family#8F6C28
Looking up Madeira 2104? It's Hazelnut Brown Medium, a medium-dark brown shade (#8F6C28 / RGB 143, 108, 40). 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 2104
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2104
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 2104
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2104
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Madeira 2104 (Hazelnut Brown Medium) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Madeira 2104 (Hazelnut Brown Medium) sits a hair from Madeira 2105 (Hazelnut Brown Dark) (ΔE 2.25) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2104
Madeira threads that pair well with 2104, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2104 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2104
Meet Madeira 2104, Hazelnut Brown Medium — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the browns family with golden brown tones. The shade reads as intense and saturated — a go-to choice for tree trunks and earth tones. It also turns up in patterns built around animal fur and warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2104 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2104 is Hazelnut Brown Medium — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #8F6C28, RGB 143, 108, 40). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2104?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2104 (Hazelnut Brown Medium) is DMC 832 (Golden Olive) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 370 (Mustard medium, 71%) and DMC 680 (Old Gold dark, 66%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2104?
The closest Madeira threads to 2104 are 2105 Hazelnut Brown Dark (ΔE 2.25), 2107 Drab Brown Dark (ΔE 5.12), and 2114 Avocado Very Dark (ΔE 5.51). These are useful substitutes when 2104 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2104 good for?
Madeira 2104 (Hazelnut Brown Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2104.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2104 (Hazelnut Brown Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2104 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.