Madeira 2107 Drab Brown Dark
Madeira 2107 Drab Brown Dark (#5a3f05) is a dark, rich brown. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark at ΔE 9.8 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 906 Brass Dark at ΔE 4.1 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2107 Drab Brown Dark
#5a3f05 · RGB 90, 63, 5
Closest to Madeira 2107 in other brands
- DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark ΔE 9.8 similar
- Anchor 906 Brass Dark ΔE 4.1 close
- Perler Brown ΔE 17.2 loose
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 15.0 loose
- Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold ΔE 14.6 loose
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 14.8 loose
Madeira 2107 color values
| Code | 2107 |
|---|---|
| Name | Drab Brown Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #5a3f05 |
| RGB | 90, 63, 5 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 28.7, a* 6.5, b* 36.2 |
| HSL | 41°, 89 %, 19 % |
| Color family | Brown, 33 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 28.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark, ΔE 9.8 |
Madeira 2107 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2107: the best is Anchor 906 at ΔE 4.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 801 | Coffee Brown Dark | 9.8 | similar |
| DMC | 3031 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 10.8 | loose |
| DMC | 838 | Beige Brown Very Dark | 11.2 | loose |
| Anchor | 906 | Brass Dark | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 6.0 | close |
| Anchor | 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | 8.5 | similar |
| Perler | Brown | code 80-19012 | 17.2 | loose |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 18.0 | loose |
| Hama | 76 | Nougat | 15.0 | loose |
| Hama | 12 | Brown | 15.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 14.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 16.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 14.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 16.5 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2107
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2107; the nearest, Madeira 2114 Avocado Very Dark, sits at ΔE 3.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2114 | Avocado Very Dark | #674200 | 3.8 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1614 | Sage Green Dark | #5e4d00 | 6.7 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2105 | Hazelnut Brown Dark | #6e4005 | 6.8 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2113 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | #673700 | 7.8 | slightly more saturated |
| 2106 | Drab Brown Very Dark | #4f2b05 | 9.0 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | #573111 | 9.1 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1905 | Beige Gray Very Dark | #6a553b | 10.7 | lighter and more muted |
| 1607 | Khaki Green Dark | #6c5d2b | 10.8 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Madeira 2107: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira brown family, L* from 38 to 16.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1905 | Beige Gray Very Dark | 37.6 |
| 3 lighter | 1614 | Sage Green Dark | 33.3 |
| 2 lighter | 2105 | Hazelnut Brown Dark | 31.8 |
| 1 lighter | 2114 | Avocado Very Dark | 31.3 |
| this color | 2107 | Drab Brown Dark | 28.7 |
| 1 darker | 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | 24.5 |
| 2 darker | 2106 | Drab Brown Very Dark | 21.6 |
| 3 darker | 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | 19.6 |
| 4 darker | 1505 | Fern Green Ultra Very Dark | 15.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2107
One strand each of Madeira 2113 and Madeira 1508 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2114, ΔE 3.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2107 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2113 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1508 Fern Green Medium | #583e03 | 0.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1614 Sage Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | #5b4109 | 0.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 2105 Hazelnut Brown Dark + 1 × Madeira 1507 Fern Green Dark | #5a4003 | 0.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2107
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #5a3f05; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with Madeira 2107
Substituting Madeira 2107 takes care: DMC 801 is slightly more muted (ΔE 9.8), and Anchor 906 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2107 is number 33 of 44 in the Madeira brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 2114 Avocado Very Dark and down to Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2107 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 9.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Brown (ΔE 17.2), Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 15.0) and Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold (ΔE 14.6); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a loose stand-in at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2107?
DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2107 Drab Brown Dark (ΔE 9.8, similar). Runners-up: DMC 3031 (ΔE 10.8) and DMC 838 (ΔE 11.2).
What color is Madeira 2107?
Madeira 2107 Drab Brown Dark is a dark, rich brown in the brown family: hex #5a3f05, RGB 90, 63, 5, L* 28.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2107?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2114 Avocado Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.8). From other brands, DMC 801 (ΔE 9.8) or Anchor 906 (ΔE 4.1). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2113 and Madeira 1508 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Madeira 2107 in Perler beads?
Perler Brown (#674c44) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 17.2 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 15.0).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2107?
Anchor 906 Brass Dark at ΔE 4.1 (close), then Anchor 889 at ΔE 6.0.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 2107 in other brands
- DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark ΔE 9.8
- Perler Brown ΔE 17.2
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 15.0
- Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold ΔE 14.6
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 14.8