1901 — Beige Grey Light
Yellows family#CECAB6
Need details on Madeira 1901? This light, muted yellow shade (Beige Grey Light) is hex #CECAB6, RGB 206, 202, 182. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1901
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1901
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 1901
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1901
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1901
Madeira threads that pair well with 1901, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1901 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1901
Meet Madeira 1901, Beige Grey Light — a muted, light thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Stitchers describe its character as quiet and understated, perfect for sunflowers and highlights. It blends comfortably into projects centered on warm backgrounds and golden accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1901 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1901 is Beige Grey Light — a light yellow thread (hex #CECAB6, RGB 206, 202, 182). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1901?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1901 (Beige Grey Light) is DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 78%) and DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 77%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1901?
The closest Madeira threads to 1901 are 2314 Beige Grey Light (ΔE 3.27), 1804 Pearl Grey Very Light (ΔE 3.48), and 2001 Mocha Brown Light (ΔE 5.04). These are useful substitutes when 1901 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1901 good for?
Madeira 1901 (Beige Grey Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1901.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1901 (Beige Grey Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 1901 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.7:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.