2109 — Drab Brown Light
Yellows family#BFAD6E
Looking up Madeira 2109? It's Drab Brown Light, a medium-light yellow shade (#BFAD6E / RGB 191, 173, 110). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 2109
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2109
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 2109
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2109
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Madeira 2108 (Drab Brown Medium) is so near (ΔE 2.81), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2109
Madeira threads that pair well with 2109, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira2109 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 2109
Madeira 2109 (Drab Brown Light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Expect a balanced and versatile look that suits honey themes, wheat fields, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching daffodils or lemon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2109 look like?
Madeira 2109 (Drab Brown Light) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #BFAD6E and RGB 191, 173, 110. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2109?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2109 (Drab Brown Light) is DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 70%) and DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 68%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2109?
The closest Madeira threads to 2109 are 2108 Drab Brown Medium (ΔE 2.81), 2110 Avocado Light (ΔE 2.87), and 2013 Tan Very Light (ΔE 3.14). These are useful substitutes when 2109 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2109?
Reach for Madeira 2109 (Drab Brown Light) when your project calls for sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2109.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2109 (Drab Brown Light)?
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, 2109 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.