2111 — Avocado Medium
Yellows family#A38C46
Looking up Madeira 2111? It's Avocado Medium, a medium yellow shade (#A38C46 / RGB 163, 140, 70). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 2111
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2111
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 2111
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2111
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.
Yellows Family
Madeira2111 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 2111
Meet Madeira 2111, Avocado Medium — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The shade reads as steady and rich — a go-to choice for wheat fields and daffodils. It also turns up in patterns built around lemon motifs and rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2111 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2111 is Avocado Medium — a medium yellow thread (hex #A38C46, RGB 163, 140, 70). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2111?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2111 (Avocado Medium) is DMC 833 (Golden Olive light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 733 (Olive Green medium, 79%) and DMC 372 (Mustard light, 75%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2111?
The closest Madeira threads to 2111 are 2112 Avocado Dark (ΔE 4.56), 2103 Hazelnut Brown Light (ΔE 5.09), and 2204 Old Gold Light (ΔE 5.65). 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 highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its medium 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 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.