2105 — Hazelnut Brown Dark
Browns family#906E35
Madeira 2105 — Hazelnut Brown Dark — has hex #906E35 and RGB 144, 110, 53. This medium-dark, moderately saturated brown thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 2105
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2105
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 2105
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2105
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Madeira 2105 (Hazelnut Brown Dark) 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 2104 (Hazelnut Brown Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.25). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2105
Madeira threads that pair well with 2105, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2105 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2105
Hazelnut Brown Dark (catalog code Madeira 2105) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the browns family with golden brown tones. It has a steady and deep feel that suits earth tones and animal fur particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with warm outlines or wooden textures for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2105?
Madeira 2105 is called Hazelnut Brown Dark. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #906E35, RGB 144, 110, 53) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2105?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2105 (Hazelnut Brown Dark) is DMC 832 (Golden Olive) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 370 (Mustard medium, 75%) and DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2105?
The closest Madeira threads to 2105 are 2104 Hazelnut Brown Medium (ΔE 2.25), 2107 Drab Brown Dark (ΔE 3.91), and 2114 Avocado Very Dark (ΔE 6.61). These are useful substitutes when 2105 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2105?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2105 (Hazelnut Brown Dark) for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes. The medium-dark 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 2105 (Hazelnut Brown Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2105 has a contrast ratio of about 4.7:1 on white fabric and 4.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.