Madeira Mouliné

2111 — Avocado Medium

Browns family

Looking up Madeira 2111? It's Avocado Medium, a medium-dark brown shade (#715C38 / RGB 113, 92, 56). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#715C38
RGB
113, 92, 56
HSL
38°, 34%, 33%
Lab
40.3, 3.4, 23.9
Lightness
33%
Dark
Saturation
34%
Muted
Hue
38°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2111

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

Madeira 2111 Avocado Medium

Sullivans

Beige Grey Very Dark 45148 72% Approx
Khaki Green Medium 45317 69% Approx
Beige Grey Ultra Dark 45396 65% Approx
Drab Brown Dark 45143 62% Fair
Golden Olive Medium 45232 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Muddy Puddle 180 62% Fair
Cocoa Bean 172 61% Fair
Timber 089 61% Fair
Brandied Pears 171 48% Fair
Olive Branch 152 46% Fair

Similar Madeira Colors to 2111

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

Madeira 2111 Avocado Medium
Old Gold Dark Madeira 2201 Very close ΔE 4.57 Avocado Light Madeira 2110 Close ΔE 5.16 Hazelnut Brown Medium Madeira 2104 Noticeable ΔE 5.95 Avocado Dark Madeira 2112 Noticeable ΔE 6.02 Mocha Brown Medium Madeira 2002 Noticeable ΔE 6.27 Drab Brown Dark Madeira 2107 Noticeable ΔE 6.76 Khaki Green Dark Madeira 1607 Noticeable ΔE 6.96 Hazelnut Brown Dark Madeira 2105 Noticeable ΔE 7.31

Working with Madeira 2111

On white fabric
6.4:1
On dark fabric
3.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
plum

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 2111

Madeira threads that pair well with 2111, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2111
0911 Delft Dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2111
2603 Nile Green Light 1912 Beige Brown Dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2111
1108 Misty Blue Dark 0804 Lavender Very Dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2111
2113 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark 2109 Drab Brown Light 2512 Golden Brown Light

Browns Family

Madeira 2111 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

2111 Avocado Medium 2111 2104 Hazelnut Brown Medium 2104 2010 Tan Medium 2010 1912 Beige Brown Dark 1912 0312 Copper Medium Dark 0312 2202 Old Gold Medium 2202 2210 Gold Dark 2210 2107 Drab Brown Dark 2107 1903 Beige Grey Dark 1903 0313 Copper Dark 0313 2105 Hazelnut Brown Dark 2105

About Madeira 2111

Meet Madeira 2111, Avocado Medium — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the browns family with golden brown tones. The shade reads as rich and grounded — a go-to choice for rustic designs and leather accents. It also turns up in patterns built around horse designs and cinnamon motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Madeira 2111 — what color is it?

The color of Madeira 2111 is Avocado Medium — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #715C38, RGB 113, 92, 56). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.

What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2111?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 2111 (Avocado Medium) is DMC 611 (Drab Brown) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 831 (Golden Olive medium, 76%) and DMC 640 (Beige Grey very dark, 70%).

Which Madeira threads are close to 2111?

The closest Madeira threads to 2111 are 2201 Old Gold Dark (ΔE 4.57), 2110 Avocado Light (ΔE 5.16), and 2104 Hazelnut Brown Medium (ΔE 5.95). These are useful substitutes when 2111 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Madeira 2111 good for?

Madeira 2111 (Avocado Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. 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 2111.

What fabric color works best with Madeira 2111 (Avocado 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, 2111 has a contrast ratio of about 6.4:1 on white fabric and 3.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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