1906 — Beige Grey
Browns family#A79277
Need details on Madeira 1906? This medium-light, muted brown shade (Beige Grey) is hex #A79277, RGB 167, 146, 119. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1906
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1906
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 1906
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1906
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Madeira 1906 (Beige Grey) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Because Madeira 1911 (Mocha Brown Light) is so near (ΔE 2.32), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1906
Madeira threads that pair well with 1906, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira1906 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 1906
Madeira 1906 (Beige Grey) is a medium-light, muted shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. With a balanced and quiet quality, this thread works beautifully in coffee themes and rustic designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring leather accents and horse designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1906 look like?
Madeira 1906 (Beige Grey) is a medium-light shade in the browns family with hex #A79277 and RGB 167, 146, 119. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1906?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1906 (Beige Grey) is DMC 3782 (Mocha Brown light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light, 77%) and DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 74%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1906?
The closest Madeira threads to 1906 are 1911 Mocha Brown Light (ΔE 2.32), 2002 Mocha Brown Medium (ΔE 4.66), and 0306 Coral Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.27). These are useful substitutes when 1906 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1906?
Reach for Madeira 1906 (Beige Grey) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1906.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1906 (Beige Grey)?
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, 1906 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 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.