1811 — Beaver Grey Dark
Blacks family
Madeira 1811 — Beaver Grey Dark — has hex #292F27 and RGB 41, 47, 39. This dark, subdued black thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1811
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 1811
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1811
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 1811 (Beaver Grey Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1811
Madeira threads that pair well with 1811, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Madeira 1811 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Madeira 1811
Meet Madeira 1811, Beaver Grey Dark — a subdued, dark thread in the blacks family. Its tone is dramatic and quiet, making it a popular choice for outlines and lettering. It pairs nicely in designs that call for bold contrast or dramatic backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1811 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1811 is Beaver Grey Dark — a dark black thread (hex #292F27, RGB 41, 47, 39). It shows up most in calligraphy and cat designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1811?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1811 (Beaver Grey Dark) is DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 935 (Avocado Green dark, 70%) and DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark, 69%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1811?
The closest Madeira threads to 1811 are 1812 Beaver Grey Medium (ΔE 4.79), 1601 Laurel Green Dark (ΔE 6), and 1508 Fern Green Medium (ΔE 7.58). These are useful substitutes when 1811 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1811 good for?
Madeira 1811 (Beaver Grey Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring calligraphy, cat designs, crow motifs, gothic accents. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1811.
Is Madeira 1811 (Beaver Grey Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1811 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.