1908 — Beige Brown Ultra Very Light
Oranges family#E0D0AE
Madeira 1908 (Beige Brown Ultra Very Light) is a light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex code #E0D0AE and RGB values 224, 208, 174. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1908
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1908
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 1908
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1908
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Madeira 1908 (Beige Brown Ultra Very Light) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 2001 (Mocha Brown Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.2). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1908
Madeira threads that pair well with 1908, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira1908 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 1908
Beige Brown Ultra Very Light (catalog code Madeira 1908) is a light, moderately saturated shade from the oranges family with golden orange tones. This thread brings a easy and clean presence to projects featuring citrus motifs or fox designs. Look for it in charts that feature fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1908?
Madeira 1908 is called Beige Brown Ultra Very Light. It's a light orange shade (hex #E0D0AE, RGB 224, 208, 174) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1908?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1908 (Beige Brown Ultra Very Light) is DMC 822 (Beige Grey light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC ECRU (Ecru, 79%) and DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1908?
The closest Madeira threads to 1908 are 2001 Mocha Brown Light (ΔE 3.2), 2314 Beige Grey Light (ΔE 3.67), and 2404 Yellow Beige Light (ΔE 3.96). These are useful substitutes when 1908 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1908?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1908 (Beige Brown Ultra Very Light) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. The light 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 1908 (Beige Brown Ultra Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 1908 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.