1912 — Beige Brown Light
Browns family#957764
Madeira 1912 — Beige Brown Light — has hex #957764 and RGB 149, 119, 100. 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 1912
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1912
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 1912
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1912
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 1912 (Beige Brown Light) 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 1912
Madeira threads that pair well with 1912, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira1912 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 1912
A medium, muted entry in the browns family, Madeira 1912 carries the name Beige Brown Light with warm chocolate tones. Its tone is steady and quiet, making it a popular choice for bark patterns and gingerbread themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for tree trunks or earth tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1912?
Madeira 1912 is called Beige Brown Light. It's a medium brown shade (hex #957764, RGB 149, 119, 100) in the browns family, commonly used for coffee themes, rustic designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1912?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1912 (Beige Brown Light) is DMC 841 (Beige Brown light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium, 70%) and DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light, 61%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1912?
The closest Madeira threads to 1912 are 1903 Beige Grey Dark (ΔE 6.95), 1905 Beige Grey Very Dark (ΔE 9.38), and 1911 Mocha Brown Light (ΔE 9.86). These are useful substitutes when 1912 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1912?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1912 (Beige Brown Light) for charts featuring coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs. 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 1912 (Beige Brown Light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1912 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.