1903 — Beige Grey Dark
Browns family#897B6A
Madeira 1903 (Beige Grey Dark) is a medium, subdued brown shade with hex code #897B6A and RGB values 137, 123, 106. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1903
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1903
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 1903
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1903
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Madeira 1903 (Beige Grey Dark) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1903
Madeira threads that pair well with 1903, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira1903 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 1903
Madeira 1903 is the floss known as Beige Grey Dark: a subdued, medium member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Its warm and grounded presence shines in animal fur and warm outlines alike. Pull this thread for wooden textures or coffee themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1903 look like?
Madeira 1903 (Beige Grey Dark) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #897B6A and RGB 137, 123, 106. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1903?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1903 (Beige Grey Dark) is DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 70%) and DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium, 69%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1903?
The closest Madeira threads to 1903 are 1905 Beige Grey Very Dark (ΔE 4.67), 1811 Beaver Grey Dark (ΔE 5.36), and 1912 Beige Brown Light (ΔE 6.95). These are useful substitutes when 1903 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1903?
Reach for Madeira 1903 (Beige Grey Dark) when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1903.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1903 (Beige Grey Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1903 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.1:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.