1811 — Beaver Grey Dark
Yellows family#807B68
Madeira 1811 — Beaver Grey Dark — has hex #807B68 and RGB 128, 123, 104. This medium, subdued yellow 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.
About Madeira 1811
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1811
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Madeira Colors to 1811
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1811
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1811
Madeira threads that pair well with 1811, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1811 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1811
Meet Madeira 1811, Beaver Grey Dark — a subdued, medium thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its tone is restrained and earthy, making it a popular choice for sunflowers and highlights. It pairs nicely in designs that call for warm backgrounds or golden accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1811 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1811 is Beaver Grey Dark — a medium yellow thread (hex #807B68, RGB 128, 123, 104). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1811?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1811 (Beaver Grey Dark) is DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium, 78%) and DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark, 74%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1811?
The closest Madeira threads to 1811 are 1813 Beaver Grey Light (ΔE 4.5), 1903 Beige Grey Dark (ΔE 5.36), and 1905 Beige Grey Very Dark (ΔE 5.4). 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 daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1811.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1811 (Beaver Grey Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1811 has a contrast ratio of about 4.2:1 on white fabric and 5:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.