2304 — Mahogany Dark
Browns family#7C442F
Below: Madeira 2304 (Mahogany Dark), a medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #7C442F and RGB 124, 68, 47. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 2304
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2304
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 2304
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2304
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 2304
Madeira threads that pair well with 2304, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2304 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2304
Meet Madeira 2304, Mahogany Dark — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The rich and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to rustic designs and leather accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for horse designs and cinnamon motifs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2304 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2304 is Mahogany Dark — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #7C442F, RGB 124, 68, 47). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2304?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2304 (Mahogany Dark) is DMC 975 (Golden Brown dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 434 (Brown light, 79%) and DMC 400 (Mahogany dark, 75%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2304?
The closest Madeira threads to 2304 are 2007 Tan Very Dark (ΔE 5.89), 2602 Coffee Brown Light (ΔE 5.92), and 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark (ΔE 6.41). These are useful substitutes when 2304 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2304 good for?
Madeira 2304 (Mahogany Dark) 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 2304.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2304 (Mahogany 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, 2304 has a contrast ratio of about 7.7:1 on white fabric and 2.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.