2305 — Mahogany Medium
Browns family#984D27
Madeira 2305 (Mahogany Medium) is a medium-dark, vivid brown shade with hex code #984D27 and RGB values 152, 77, 39. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2305
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2305
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 2305
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2305
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Madeira 2305 (Mahogany Medium) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2305
Madeira threads that pair well with 2305, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2305 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2305
Mahogany Medium (catalog code Madeira 2305) is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the browns family with warm chocolate tones. This thread brings a strong and rich presence to projects featuring leather accents or horse designs. Look for it in charts that feature cinnamon motifs or bark patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2305?
Madeira 2305 is called Mahogany Medium. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #984D27, RGB 152, 77, 39) in the browns family, commonly used for animal fur, warm outlines, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2305?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2305 (Mahogany Medium) is DMC 3826 (Golden Brown) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 89%) and DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark, 85%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2305?
The closest Madeira threads to 2305 are 2303 Golden Brown Medium (ΔE 4.16), 0313 Copper Dark (ΔE 4.87), and 0308 Copper Very Light (ΔE 5.5). These are useful substitutes when 2305 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2305?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2305 (Mahogany Medium) for charts featuring animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes. The medium-dark 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 2305 (Mahogany 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, 2305 has a contrast ratio of about 6.1:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.