2601 — Coffee Brown Very Light
Reds family
Need details on Madeira 2601? This medium-light, moderately saturated red shade (Coffee Brown Very Light) is hex #CE8D78, RGB 206, 141, 120. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2601
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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) sits a hair from Madeira 2410 (ΔE 3.12) — 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 2601
Madeira threads that pair well with 2601, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira 2601 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 2601
Meet Madeira 2601, Coffee Brown Very Light — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as easygoing and clear, perfect for poppies and cardinal birds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on apple motifs and ladybug designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2601 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2601 is Coffee Brown Very Light — a medium-light red thread (hex #CE8D78, RGB 206, 141, 120). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2601?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2601 (Coffee Brown Very Light) is DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 87%) and DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 72%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2601?
The closest Madeira threads to 2601 are 2410 (ΔE 3.12), 0403 Terracotta Light (ΔE 3.74), and 1910 Beige Brown Light (ΔE 7.47). 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 hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. 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 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.