1814 — Beaver Grey Very Light
Yellows family#B2B28E
Madeira 1814 (Beaver Grey Very Light) is a medium-light, muted yellow shade with hex code #B2B28E and RGB values 178, 178, 142. 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.
About Madeira 1814
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1814
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 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.
Yellows Family
Madeira1814 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1814
Known as Beaver Grey Very Light, Madeira 1814 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. This thread brings a restrained and versatile presence to projects featuring golden accents or stars. Look for it in charts that feature honey themes or wheat fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1814 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1814 is Beaver Grey Very Light — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #B2B28E, RGB 178, 178, 142). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1814?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1814 (Beaver Grey Very Light) is DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 524 (Fern Green very light, 69%) and DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light, 63%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1814?
The closest Madeira threads to 1814 are 1511 Grey Green Very Light (ΔE 4.57), 1902 Beige Grey Medium (ΔE 5.55), and 1907 Beige Grey Medium Light (ΔE 6.69). 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 bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. 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 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.7:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.