Madeira 2304 Mahogany Dark
Madeira 2304 Mahogany Dark is a dark, rich brown with the screen hex #91322a. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark at ΔE 3.0 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 340 Terra Cotta Medium Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2304 Mahogany Dark
#91322a · RGB 145, 50, 42
Closest to Madeira 2304 in other brands
- DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark ΔE 3.0 close
- Anchor 340 Terra Cotta Medium Dark ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Cherry ΔE 6.7 similar
- Hama 114 Cherry Red ΔE 3.8 close
- Artkal S S85 Red Wine ΔE 5.5 close
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 12.1 loose
Madeira 2304 color values
| Code | 2304 |
|---|---|
| Name | Mahogany Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #91322a |
| RGB | 145, 50, 42 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 34.9, a* 39.6, b* 26.6 |
| HSL | 5°, 55 %, 37 % |
| Color family | Brown, 27 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 34.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark, ΔE 3.0 |
Madeira 2304 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2304: the best is DMC 3777 at ΔE 3.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3777 | Terra Cotta Very Dark | 3.0 | close |
| DMC | 355 | Terra Cotta Dark | 4.6 | close |
| DMC | 816 | Garnet | 5.8 | close |
| Anchor | 340 | Terra Cotta Medium Dark | 3.5 | close |
| Anchor | 1014 | Brick Very Dark | 3.7 | close |
| Anchor | 341 | Terra Cotta Dark | 3.8 | close |
| Perler | Cherry | code 80-15961 | 6.7 | similar |
| Perler | Red | code 80-19005 | 7.3 | similar |
| Hama | 114 | Cherry Red | 3.8 | close |
| Hama | 20 | Reddish Brown | 6.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S85 | Red Wine | 5.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S15 | Redwood | 5.8 | close |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 12.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 14.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2304
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2304; the nearest, Madeira 401 Terracotta, sits at ΔE 3.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | Terracotta | #98292d | 3.2 | slightly more saturated |
| 313 | Copper Dark | #a30715 | 5.9 | more saturated |
| 511 | Garnet | #9f001f | 5.9 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 509 | Red Dark | #930011 | 6.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 512 | Garnet Medium | #95001f | 6.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 508 | Red Medium Dark | #9d0027 | 6.9 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 312 | Copper Medium Dark | #ad2215 | 7.0 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 407 | Salmon Very Dark | #980000 | 7.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2304: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira brown family, L* from 55 to 16.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2312 | Peach Flesh Medium | 54.7 |
| 3 lighter | 2601 | Coffee Brown Very Light | 50.5 |
| 2 lighter | 1913 | Beige Brown Very Dark | 38.1 |
| 1 lighter | 2214 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | 37.1 |
| this color | 2304 | Mahogany Dark | 34.9 |
| 1 darker | 2008 | Tan Dark | 29.1 |
| 2 darker | 2602 | Coffee Brown Light | 26.8 |
| 3 darker | 2007 | Tan Very Dark | 21.2 |
| 4 darker | 2005 | Chocolate | 16.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2304
One strand each of Madeira 2311 and Madeira 2303 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 401, ΔE 3.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2304 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2303 Golden Brown Medium | #8e352c | 0.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 810 Antique Mauve Dark + 1 × Madeira 2303 Golden Brown Medium | #8c2e23 | 1.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 313 Copper Dark + 1 × Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark | #8f3a31 | 2.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2304
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #91322a; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Madeira 2304
Substituting Madeira 2304 takes care: DMC 3777 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.0), and Anchor 340 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 3.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2304 is number 27 of 44 in the Madeira brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 2214 Topaz Ultra Very Dark and down to Madeira 2008 Tan Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2304 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cherry (ΔE 6.7), Hama 114 Cherry Red (ΔE 3.8) and Artkal S S85 Red Wine (ΔE 5.5); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2304?
DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2304 Mahogany Dark (ΔE 3.0, close). Runners-up: DMC 355 (ΔE 4.6) and DMC 816 (ΔE 5.8).
What color is Madeira 2304?
Madeira 2304 Mahogany Dark is a dark, rich brown in the brown family: hex #91322a, RGB 145, 50, 42, L* 34.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2304?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 401 Terracotta is nearest (ΔE 3.2). From other brands, DMC 3777 (ΔE 3.0) or Anchor 340 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2311 and Madeira 2303 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Madeira 2304 in Perler beads?
Perler Cherry (#9d2b3a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 114 Cherry Red (ΔE 3.8).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2304?
Anchor 340 Terra Cotta Medium Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Anchor 1014 at ΔE 3.7.
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Madeira 2304 in other brands
- Anchor 340 Terra Cotta Medium Dark ΔE 3.5
- Perler Cherry ΔE 6.7
- Hama 114 Cherry Red ΔE 3.8
- Artkal S S85 Red Wine ΔE 5.5
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 12.1