2601 — Coffee Brown Very Light
Browns family#B8917E
Need details on Madeira 2601? This medium-light, muted brown shade (Coffee Brown Very Light) is hex #B8917E, RGB 184, 145, 126. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2601
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2601
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 2601
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2601
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 2601 (Coffee Brown Very 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2601
Madeira threads that pair well with 2601, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2601 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2601
Meet Madeira 2601, Coffee Brown Very Light — a muted, medium-light thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and versatile, perfect for rustic designs and leather accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on horse designs and cinnamon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2601 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2601 is Coffee Brown Very Light — a medium-light brown thread (hex #B8917E, RGB 184, 145, 126). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2601?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2601 (Coffee Brown Very Light) is DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light, 73%) and DMC 3782 (Mocha Brown light, 66%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2601?
The closest Madeira threads to 2601 are 0305 Coral Very Light (ΔE 6.24), 2605 Peach Very Light (ΔE 6.41), and 2312 Peach Flesh Medium (ΔE 6.48). These are useful substitutes when 2601 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2601 good for?
Madeira 2601 (Coffee Brown Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2601.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2601 (Coffee Brown Very Light)?
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, 2601 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.4:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.