1911 — Mocha Brown Light
Browns family#AB9072
Looking up Madeira 1911? It's Mocha Brown Light, a medium-light brown shade (#AB9072 / RGB 171, 144, 114). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 1911
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1911
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 1911
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1911
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 1911 (Mocha Brown Light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Madeira 1911 (Mocha Brown Light) sits a hair from Madeira 1906 (Beige Grey) (ΔE 2.32) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1911
Madeira threads that pair well with 1911, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira1911 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 1911
Known as Mocha Brown Light, Madeira 1911 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Expect a restrained and versatile look that suits cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching gingerbread themes or tree trunks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1911 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1911 is Mocha Brown Light — a medium-light brown thread (hex #AB9072, RGB 171, 144, 114). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1911?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1911 (Mocha Brown Light) is DMC 3782 (Mocha Brown light) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light, 75%) and DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light, 71%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1911?
The closest Madeira threads to 1911 are 1906 Beige Grey (ΔE 2.32), 0306 Coral Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.65), and 2002 Mocha Brown Medium (ΔE 5.87). These are useful substitutes when 1911 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1911 good for?
Madeira 1911 (Mocha Brown Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1911.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1911 (Mocha Brown Light)?
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, 1911 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.