2400 — Black
Blacks family#000000
Below: Madeira 2400 (Black), a very dark, subdued black shade with hex #000000 and RGB 0, 0, 0. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 2400
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2400
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 2400
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2400
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Madeira 2400 (Black) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2400
Madeira threads that pair well with 2400, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Madeira2400 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Madeira 2400
Madeira 2400 (Black) is a very dark, subdued shade in the blacks family. The powerful and brooding mood of this color makes it a natural fit for shadow textures and outlines. Expect to see it used in lettering and bold contrast across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2400 look like?
Madeira 2400 (Black) is a very dark shade in the blacks family with hex #000000 and RGB 0, 0, 0. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring silhouettes and calligraphy.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2400?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2400 (Black) is DMC 310 (Black) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3371 (Black Brown, 49%) and DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 39%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2400?
The closest Madeira threads to 2400 are 2004 Black Brown (ΔE 13.29), 1008 Navy Blue Dark (ΔE 16.88), and 1009 Navy Blue Very Dark (ΔE 17.22). These are useful substitutes when 2400 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2400?
Reach for Madeira 2400 (Black) when your project calls for silhouettes, calligraphy, cat designs, crow motifs. Its very dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2400.
Is Madeira 2400 (Black) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 2400 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.