1905 — Beige Grey Very Dark
Browns family#8A7B5E
Madeira 1905 — Beige Grey Very Dark — has hex #8A7B5E and RGB 138, 123, 94. This medium, 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.
About Madeira 1905
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1905
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 1905
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1905
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Madeira 1905 (Beige Grey Very Dark) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1905
Madeira threads that pair well with 1905, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira1905 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 1905
A medium, muted entry in the browns family, Madeira 1905 carries the name Beige Grey Very Dark with golden brown tones. Its tone is steady and quiet, 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 medium brown shade (hex #8A7B5E, RGB 138, 123, 94) 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 642 (Beige Grey dark) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 79%) and DMC 612 (Drab Brown light, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1905?
The closest Madeira threads to 1905 are 1903 Beige Grey Dark (ΔE 4.67), 1811 Beaver Grey Dark (ΔE 5.4), and 2002 Mocha Brown Medium (ΔE 5.96). 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 medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1905 (Beige Grey Very Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1905 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.