1812 — Beaver Grey Light
Yellows family#9B9884
Need details on Madeira 1812? This medium-light, subdued yellow shade (Beaver Grey Light) is hex #9B9884, RGB 155, 152, 132. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1812
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1812
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 1812
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1812
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1812
Madeira threads that pair well with 1812, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1812 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1812
Beaver Grey Light (catalog code Madeira 1812) is a medium-light, subdued shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. With a gentle and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in highlights and warm backgrounds. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring golden accents and stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1812?
Madeira 1812 is called Beaver Grey Light. It's a medium-light yellow shade (hex #9B9884, RGB 155, 152, 132) in the yellows family, commonly used for lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1812?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1812 (Beaver Grey Light) is DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light, 80%) and DMC 524 (Fern Green very light, 67%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1812?
The closest Madeira threads to 1812 are 1902 Beige Grey Medium (ΔE 4.04), 1813 Beaver Grey Light (ΔE 5.78), and 1802 Steel Grey Light (ΔE 6.84). These are useful substitutes when 1812 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1812?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1812 (Beaver Grey Light) for charts featuring lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1812 (Beaver Grey Light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1812 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.2:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.