Madeira Mouliné

1905 — Beige Grey Very Dark

Browns family

Madeira 1905 — Beige Grey Very Dark — has hex #362D25 and RGB 54, 45, 37. This dark, muted brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#362D25
RGB
54, 45, 37
HSL
28°, 19%, 18%
Lab
19.2, 2.6, 6.7
Lightness
18%
Very dark
Saturation
19%
Neutral
Hue
28°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1905

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Madeira 1905 Beige Grey Very Dark

Sullivans

Beaver Grey Ultra Dark 45241 90% Good
Brown Grey Very Dark 45428 78% Approx
Mocha Brown Dark 45393 66% Approx
Pewter Grey Very Dark 45397 65% Approx
Ash Grey Very Light 45121 62% Fair

Crescent Colours

Black Coffee 004 66% Approx
Camouflage 063 51% Fair
Balsam Fir 157 50% Fair
Cappuccino 007 38% Fair
Spinach 029 36% Fair

Similar Madeira Colors to 1905

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Madeira 1905 Beige Grey Very Dark
Shell Grey Very Dark Madeira 1809 Very close ΔE 3.87 Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark Madeira 1904 Very close ΔE 4.98 Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark Madeira 1810 Close ΔE 5.13 Brown Dark Madeira 2003 Noticeable ΔE 6.35 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark Madeira 1914 Noticeable ΔE 8.09 Tan Ultra Very Dark Madeira 2006 Noticeable ΔE 8.46 Beige Brown Very Dark Madeira 1913 Noticeable ΔE 8.89 Steel Grey Dark Madeira 1714 Noticeable ΔE 9.16

Working with Madeira 1905

On white fabric
13.5:1
On dark fabric
1.6:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

Because it is so deep, Madeira 1905 (Beige Grey Very Dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.

Color Harmonies for Madeira 1905

Madeira threads that pair well with 1905, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
1905
1712 Dusty Blue Dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
1905
1811 Beaver Grey Dark 1809 Shell Grey Very Dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
1905
1712 Dusty Blue Dark 1809 Shell Grey Very Dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
1905
1902 Beige Grey Medium 1901 Beige Grey Light 1804 Pearl Grey Very Light

Browns Family

Madeira 1905 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

1905 Beige Grey Very Dark 1905 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark 1913 2008 Tan Dark 2008 2106 Drab Brown Very Dark 2106 2114 Avocado Very Dark 2114 2113 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark 2113 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark 1914 2007 Tan Very Dark 2007 1810 Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark 1810 1904 Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark 1904 2005 Chocolate 2005

About Madeira 1905

A dark, muted entry in the browns family, Madeira 1905 carries the name Beige Grey Very Dark with earthy sienna tones. Its tone is dark and steady, making it a popular choice for wooden textures and coffee themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for rustic designs or leather accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Madeira 1905?

Madeira 1905 is called Beige Grey Very Dark. It's a dark brown shade (hex #362D25, RGB 54, 45, 37) in the browns family, commonly used for gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1905?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 1905 (Beige Grey Very Dark) is DMC 3371 (Black Brown) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3021 (Brown Grey very dark, 77%) and DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark, 70%).

What's a good substitute for Madeira 1905?

The closest Madeira threads to 1905 are 1809 Shell Grey Very Dark (ΔE 3.87), 1904 Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 4.98), and 1810 Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 5.13). These are useful substitutes when 1905 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Madeira 1905?

Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1905 (Beige Grey Very Dark) for charts featuring gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Is Madeira 1905 (Beige Grey Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?

It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1905 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.

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