1814 — Beaver Grey Very Light
Light Grays family
Madeira 1814 (Beaver Grey Very Light) is a medium-light, subdued light gray shade with hex code #99A197 and RGB values 153, 161, 151. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1814
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 1814
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1814
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 1814
Madeira threads that pair well with 1814, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Madeira 1814 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Madeira 1814
Known as Beaver Grey Very Light, Madeira 1814 is a medium-light, subdued shade sitting in the light grays family. This thread brings a restrained and versatile presence to projects featuring stone textures or fog and mist. Look for it in charts that feature silver accents or marble patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1814 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1814 is Beaver Grey Very Light — a medium-light light gray thread (hex #99A197, RGB 153, 161, 151). It shows up most in dusty surface highlights and pewter motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1814?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1814 (Beaver Grey Very Light) is DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 927 (Grey Green light, 72%) and DMC 928 (Grey Green very light, 67%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1814?
The closest Madeira threads to 1814 are 1709 Blue Grey Very Light (ΔE 5.69), 1805 Grey Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 6.56), and 1511 Grey Green Very Light (ΔE 8.24). These are useful substitutes when 1814 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1814 good for?
Madeira 1814 (Beaver Grey Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dusty surface highlights, pewter motifs, subtle shading, metallic effects. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1814.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1814 (Beaver Grey Very 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, 1814 has a contrast ratio of about 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.9:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.