2213 — Topaz Very Dark
Browns family#B67403
Madeira 2213 — Topaz Very Dark — has hex #B67403 and RGB 182, 116, 3. This medium-dark, highly saturated brown 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 2213
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2213
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 2213
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2213
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 2213 (Topaz Very Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Madeira 2211 (Topaz Medium Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.08), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2213
Madeira threads that pair well with 2213, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2213 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2213
Madeira 2213 (Topaz Very Dark) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the browns family with golden brown tones. It has a deep and vivid feel that suits coffee themes and rustic designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with leather accents or horse designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2213 look like?
Madeira 2213 (Topaz Very Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #B67403 and RGB 182, 116, 3. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2213?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2213 (Topaz Very Dark) is DMC 3852 (Straw very dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 680 (Old Gold dark, 70%) and DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark, 65%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2213?
The closest Madeira threads to 2213 are 2211 Topaz Medium Dark (ΔE 2.08), 2407 Straw Very Dark (ΔE 6.27), and 2212 Topaz Dark (ΔE 6.55). These are useful substitutes when 2213 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2213?
Reach for Madeira 2213 (Topaz Very Dark) 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 2213.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2213 (Topaz 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, 2213 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.