DMC 869 to Madeira: Thread Conversion

DMC 869 Very Dark Hazelnut Brown embroidery floss

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 869 (Very Dark Hazelnut Brown) is Madeira 2113.

Close Match

Hex #835E39 · browns family

DMC 869 #835E39
92% match
Stored match for Madeira 2113 Madeira 2113 Madeira 2113 does not have an official hex preview stored on this site. Treat the page as a physical skein shortlist, then verify the real thread in person before you rely on the match.

Only the DMC swatch is rendered as stored color data here. Compare the physical target skein before you assume a visual match.

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Conversion Notes

Madeira 2113 is a close match for DMC 869 Very Dark Hazelnut Brown. The close rating indicates some difference in the orange-red warmth that defines 869's character — Madeira's version may read as slightly more generic dark brown or with a marginally different warmth balance. For designs where 869 is used as a warm dark accent without strict hazelnut specificity — general woodland shadow fills, dark tree bark accents, rustic wooden object rendering — Madeira 2113 is a workable alternative. For autumn leaf work and wood grain designs where the specific warm-red hazelnut character matters, testing Madeira 2113 alongside your other autumn colors first is recommended to confirm the orange-warmth reads correctly at the darkest-brown position in your palette. The difference between a hazelnut-correct warm brown and a generic dark brown is meaningful for botanical naturalism even if it's subtle at this value depth.

Reference quality

How We Validate This Match

This Madeira page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.

Methodology
This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 869, the stored Madeira equivalent, and the saved close rating before rendering the page copy.
Verification status
Close cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
Source basis
Published cross-brand floss chart mapping. Use it as a shortlist, then confirm with physical thread because sheen and dye lots still matter.
Last reviewed
2026-04-20
Best use
Close and approximate matches work best for replacements, backups, or whole-project brand swaps after you stitch a small sample on the target fabric.

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Decision guide

When to trust DMC 869 to Madeira 2113

This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.

Best for

  • + Replacing missing floss when DMC 869 is unavailable and Madeira 2113 is good enough after a stitched sample check.
  • + Shortlisting a Madeira substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
  • + Comparing this Madeira candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.

Watch for

  • ! Close matches are not safe to assume interchangeable in focal areas without a physical test on your fabric.
  • ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 869 and Madeira 2113 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
  • ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.

Before you commit

  1. Compare DMC 869 and Madeira 2113: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
  2. Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
  3. Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.

DMC 869 to Madeira FAQ

These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.

What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 869?+

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 869 (Very Dark Hazelnut Brown) is Madeira 2113. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 869 to Madeira conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 869 (Very Dark Hazelnut Brown) to Madeira 2113 is rated as a close match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.

Can I mix DMC 869 and Madeira 2113 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 869 and Madeira 2113 together when the close match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.

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