2114 — Avocado Very Dark
Browns family
Below: Madeira 2114 (Avocado Very Dark), a dark, vivid brown shade with hex #5D3C0F and RGB 93, 60, 15. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2114
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 2114
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2114
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Madeira 2114 (Avocado Very Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Madeira 2114 (Avocado Very Dark) sits a hair from Madeira 2113 (Hazelnut Brown Very Dark) (ΔE 1.71) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2114
Madeira threads that pair well with 2114, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira 2114 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2114
Known as Avocado Very Dark, Madeira 2114 is a dark, vivid shade sitting in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The dramatic and vivid mood of this color makes it a natural fit for cinnamon motifs and bark patterns. Expect to see it used in gingerbread themes and tree trunks across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2114 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2114 is Avocado Very Dark — a dark brown thread (hex #5D3C0F, RGB 93, 60, 15). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2114?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2114 (Avocado Very Dark) is DMC 829 (Golden Olive very dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 830 (Golden Olive dark, 75%) and DMC 869 (Hazelnut Brown very dark, 69%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2114?
The closest Madeira threads to 2114 are 2113 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark (ΔE 1.71), 2008 Tan Dark (ΔE 1.78), and 2106 Drab Brown Very Dark (ΔE 4.8). These are useful substitutes when 2114 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2114 good for?
Madeira 2114 (Avocado Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2114.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2114 (Avocado Very 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, 2114 has a contrast ratio of about 9.9:1 on white fabric and 2.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.