2107 — Drab Brown Dark
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Below: Madeira 2107 (Drab Brown Dark), a medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #866F3F and RGB 134, 111, 63. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 2107
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2107
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 2107
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2107
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Madeira 2107 (Drab Brown Dark) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2107
Madeira threads that pair well with 2107, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2107 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2107
Known as Drab Brown Dark, Madeira 2107 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the browns family with golden brown tones. The rich and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for warm outlines and wooden textures. Expect to see it used in coffee themes and rustic designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2107 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2107 is Drab Brown Dark — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #866F3F, RGB 134, 111, 63). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2107?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2107 (Drab Brown Dark) is DMC 370 (Mustard medium) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 371 (Mustard, 79%) and DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium, 74%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2107?
The closest Madeira threads to 2107 are 2105 Hazelnut Brown Dark (ΔE 3.91), 2104 Hazelnut Brown Medium (ΔE 5.12), and 2114 Avocado Very Dark (ΔE 5.93). These are useful substitutes when 2107 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2107 good for?
Madeira 2107 (Drab Brown Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. 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 2107.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2107 (Drab Brown Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2107 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.