Madeira 2001 Mocha Brown Light
Madeira 2001 Mocha Brown Light is a light, muted beige with the screen hex #d8c8b9. The closest DMC thread is DMC 06 Driftwood Medium Light, very close at ΔE 2.9; in Anchor, use Anchor 391 Linen (ΔE 5.9, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2001 Mocha Brown Light
#d8c8b9 · RGB 216, 200, 185
Closest to Madeira 2001 in other brands
- DMC 06 Driftwood Medium Light ΔE 2.9 very close
- Anchor 391 Linen ΔE 5.9 close
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 6.6 similar
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 5.9 close
- Artkal S SG1 Glow Yellow ΔE 5.1 close
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 2.2 very close
Madeira 2001 color values
| Code | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Name | Mocha Brown Light |
| Hex (screen) | #d8c8b9 |
| RGB | 216, 200, 185 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 81.5, a* 3.1, b* 9.5 |
| HSL | 29°, 28 %, 79 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 6 of 15 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 81.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 06 Driftwood Medium Light, ΔE 2.9 |
Madeira 2001 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2001: the best is DMC 06 at ΔE 2.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 06 | Driftwood Medium Light | 2.9 | very close |
| DMC | 05 | Driftwood Light | 3.5 | close |
| DMC | 3047 | Yellow Beige Light | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 391 | Linen | 5.9 | close |
| Anchor | 397 | Gray Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 276 | Pearl | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Toasted Marshmallow | code 80-15208 | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Sand | code 80-19098 | 8.4 | similar |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 5.9 | close |
| Hama | 77 | Cloudy White | 9.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | SG1 | Glow Yellow | 5.1 | close |
| Artkal S | ST1 | Transparent | 5.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 2.2 | very close |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 7.1 | similar |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2001
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2001; the nearest, Madeira 1909 Beige Brown Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | Beige Brown Very Light | #d8bfb0 | 4.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1907 | Beige Gray Medium Light | #d8beae | 4.5 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1908 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | #edddce | 4.9 | lighter |
| 1901 | Beige Gray Light | #cdcbc3 | 6.4 | slightly more muted |
| 306 | Coral Ultra Very Light | #f4d3bf | 6.9 | lighter and more saturated |
| 305 | Coral Very Light | #eac9bf | 7.9 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2109 | Drab Brown Light | #d4b593 | 8.4 | darker and more saturated |
| 1910 | Beige Brown Light | #d5b3a4 | 8.4 | darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2001: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira beige and tan family, L* from 89 to 75.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2512 | Golden Brown Light | 89.1 |
| 3 lighter | 2014 | Tan Ultra Very Light | 88.8 |
| 2 lighter | 501 | Baby Pink Very Light | 87.1 |
| 1 lighter | 305 | Coral Very Light | 83.5 |
| this color | 2001 | Mocha Brown Light | 81.5 |
| 1 darker | 1909 | Beige Brown Very Light | 79.0 |
| 2 darker | 1907 | Beige Gray Medium Light | 78.7 |
| 3 darker | 2109 | Drab Brown Light | 75.5 |
| 4 darker | 1910 | Beige Brown Light | 75.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2001
One strand each of Madeira 1908 and Madeira 1902 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1909, ΔE 4.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1908 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1902 Beige Gray Medium | #d3c5b6 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 1907 Beige Gray Medium Light + 1 × Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light | #d3c5b9 | 1.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 2314 Golden Brown Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1709 Blue Gray Very Light | #dccebe | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2001
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d8c8b9; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 12.9:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2214 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | 4.4:1 |
How to use Madeira 2001
DMC 06 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 2001. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 2.9 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 2001 is number 6 of 15 in the Madeira beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 305 Coral Very Light and down to Madeira 1909 Beige Brown Very Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2001 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.9:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Toasted Marshmallow (ΔE 6.6), Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 5.9) and Artkal S SG1 Glow Yellow (ΔE 5.1); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2001?
DMC 06 Driftwood Medium Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2001 Mocha Brown Light (ΔE 2.9, very close). Runners-up: DMC 05 (ΔE 3.5) and DMC 3047 (ΔE 4.1).
What color is Madeira 2001?
Madeira 2001 Mocha Brown Light is a light, muted beige in the beige and tan family: hex #d8c8b9, RGB 216, 200, 185, L* 81.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2001?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1909 Beige Brown Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.2). From other brands, DMC 06 (ΔE 2.9) or Anchor 391 (ΔE 5.9). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1908 and Madeira 1902 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Madeira 2001 in Perler beads?
Perler Toasted Marshmallow (#dedace) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 5.9).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2001?
Anchor 391 Linen at ΔE 5.9 (close), then Anchor 397 at ΔE 6.3.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 2001 in other brands
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 6.6
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 5.9
- Artkal S SG1 Glow Yellow ΔE 5.1
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 2.2