1904 — Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark
Browns family#5A503F
Looking up Madeira 1904? It's Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark, a medium-dark brown shade (#5A503F / RGB 90, 80, 63). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 1904
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1904
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 1904
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1904
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 1904
Madeira threads that pair well with 1904, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira1904 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 1904
Known as Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark, Madeira 1904 is a medium-dark, muted shade sitting in the browns family with golden brown tones. Expect a somber and rich look that suits warm outlines, wooden textures, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching coffee themes or rustic designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1904 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1904 is Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #5A503F, RGB 90, 80, 63). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1904?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1904 (Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 3787 (Brown Grey dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3790 (Beige Grey ultra dark, 71%) and DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood, 69%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1904?
The closest Madeira threads to 1904 are 1506 Fern Green Very Dark (ΔE 6.19), 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark (ΔE 8.37), and 2003 Brown Dark (ΔE 8.63). These are useful substitutes when 1904 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1904 good for?
Madeira 1904 (Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1904.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1904 (Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark)?
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, 1904 has a contrast ratio of about 7.9:1 on white fabric and 2.7:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.