Madeira Mouliné

2110 — Avocado Light

Browns family

Madeira 2110 (Avocado Light) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade with hex code #816942 and RGB values 129, 105, 66. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#816942
RGB
129, 105, 66
HSL
37°, 32%, 38%
Lab
45.9, 4.1, 25.5
Lightness
38%
Dark
Saturation
32%
Muted
Hue
37°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2110

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Madeira 2110 Avocado Light

Similar Madeira Colors to 2110

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Madeira 2110

On white fabric
5.2:1
On dark fabric
4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
plum

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Madeira 2110 (Avocado Light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Color Harmonies for Madeira 2110

Madeira threads that pair well with 2110, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Browns Family

Madeira 2110 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Madeira 2110

Madeira 2110 (Avocado Light) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with golden brown tones. This thread brings a deep and intense presence to projects featuring coffee themes or rustic designs. Look for it in charts that feature leather accents or horse designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Madeira 2110 look like?

Madeira 2110 (Avocado Light) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #816942 and RGB 129, 105, 66. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.

Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2110?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 2110 (Avocado Light) is DMC 370 (Mustard medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark, 70%) and DMC 831 (Golden Olive medium, 69%).

What Madeira colors are similar to 2110?

The closest Madeira threads to 2110 are 2111 Avocado Medium (ΔE 5.16), 2108 Drab Brown Medium (ΔE 5.43), and 2202 Old Gold Medium (ΔE 6.54). These are useful substitutes when 2110 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Madeira 2110?

Reach for Madeira 2110 (Avocado Light) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2110.

What fabric color works best with Madeira 2110 (Avocado Light)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2110 has a contrast ratio of about 5.2:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.