2404 — Yellow Beige Light
Browns family#D0C39D
Need details on Madeira 2404? This light, moderately saturated brown shade (Yellow Beige Light) is hex #D0C39D, RGB 208, 195, 157. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2404
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2404
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 2404
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2404
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 2404 (Yellow Beige Light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Madeira 2404 (Yellow Beige Light) sits a hair from Madeira 2001 (Mocha Brown Light) (ΔE 2.13) — 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 2404
Madeira threads that pair well with 2404, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2404 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2404
Known as Yellow Beige Light, Madeira 2404 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the browns family with golden brown tones. With a gentle and approachable quality, this thread works beautifully in warm outlines and wooden textures. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring coffee themes and rustic designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2404 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2404 is Yellow Beige Light — a light brown thread (hex #D0C39D, RGB 208, 195, 157). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2404?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2404 (Yellow Beige Light) is DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 72%) and DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium, 71%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2404?
The closest Madeira threads to 2404 are 2001 Mocha Brown Light (ΔE 2.13), 2314 Beige Grey Light (ΔE 3.49), and 1908 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.96). These are useful substitutes when 2404 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2404 good for?
Madeira 2404 (Yellow Beige Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2404.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2404 (Yellow Beige Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 2404 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 12:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.