2106 — Drab Brown Very Dark
Browns family#705330
Need details on Madeira 2106? This medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade (Drab Brown Very Dark) is hex #705330, RGB 112, 83, 48. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2106
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2106
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 2106
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2106
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2106
Madeira threads that pair well with 2106, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2106 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2106
Madeira 2106 is the floss known as Drab Brown Very Dark: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Stitchers describe its character as deep and intense, perfect for animal fur and warm outlines. It blends comfortably into projects centered on wooden textures and coffee themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2106 look like?
Madeira 2106 (Drab Brown Very Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #705330 and RGB 112, 83, 48. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2106?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2106 (Drab Brown Very Dark) is DMC 830 (Golden Olive dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 611 (Drab Brown, 82%) and DMC 610 (Drab Brown dark, 76%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2106?
The closest Madeira threads to 2106 are 2113 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark (ΔE 7.24), 2008 Tan Dark (ΔE 7.6), and 2602 Coffee Brown Light (ΔE 7.96). These are useful substitutes when 2106 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2106?
Reach for Madeira 2106 (Drab Brown Very Dark) when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2106.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2106 (Drab Brown Very Dark)?
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, 2106 has a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 on white fabric and 3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.