2108 — Drab Brown Medium
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Madeira 2108 (Drab Brown Medium) is a medium-light, moderately saturated brown shade with hex code #BDA567 and RGB values 189, 165, 103. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2108
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2108
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 2108
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2108
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Madeira 2108 (Drab Brown Medium) 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 2109 (Drab Brown Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.81). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2108
Madeira threads that pair well with 2108, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2108 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2108
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the browns family, Madeira 2108 carries the name Drab Brown Medium with golden brown tones. Its steady and approachable presence shines in wooden textures and coffee themes alike. Pull this thread for rustic designs or leather accents when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2108?
Madeira 2108 is called Drab Brown Medium. It's a medium-light brown shade (hex #BDA567, RGB 189, 165, 103) in the browns family, commonly used for gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2108?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2108 (Drab Brown Medium) is DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 77%) and DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2108?
The closest Madeira threads to 2108 are 2109 Drab Brown Light (ΔE 2.81), 2102 Hazelnut Brown Very Light (ΔE 4.27), and 2012 Tan Light (ΔE 4.64). These are useful substitutes when 2108 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2108?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2108 (Drab Brown Medium) for charts featuring gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur. The medium-light 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 2108 (Drab Brown Medium)?
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, 2108 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.