2112 — Avocado Dark
Yellows family#94803C
Madeira 2112 — Avocado Dark — has hex #94803C and RGB 148, 128, 60. This medium, moderately saturated yellow thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 2112
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2112
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 2112
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2112
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 2112
Madeira threads that pair well with 2112, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira2112 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 2112
Avocado Dark (catalog code Madeira 2112) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. It has a balanced and warm feel that suits daffodils and lemon motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with rubber duck designs or bumblebee patterns for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2112?
Madeira 2112 is called Avocado Dark. It's a medium yellow shade (hex #94803C, RGB 148, 128, 60) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2112?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2112 (Avocado Dark) is DMC 733 (Olive Green medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 371 (Mustard, 79%) and DMC 832 (Golden Olive, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2112?
The closest Madeira threads to 2112 are 2111 Avocado Medium (ΔE 4.56), 2201 Old Gold Dark (ΔE 5.83), and 1606 Khaki Green Medium (ΔE 7.22). These are useful substitutes when 2112 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2112?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2112 (Avocado Dark) for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The medium 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 2112 (Avocado Dark)?
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, 2112 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.