1913 — Beige Brown Very Dark
Browns family#614838
Need details on Madeira 1913? This medium-dark, muted brown shade (Beige Brown Very Dark) is hex #614838, RGB 97, 72, 56. 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 1913
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1913
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 1913
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1913
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Madeira 2003 (Brown Dark) is so near (ΔE 1.46), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1913
Madeira threads that pair well with 1913, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira1913 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 1913
Madeira 1913 (Beige Brown Very Dark) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. With a deep and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in gingerbread themes and tree trunks. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring earth tones and animal fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1913 look like?
Madeira 1913 (Beige Brown Very Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #614838 and RGB 97, 72, 56. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1913?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1913 (Beige Brown Very Dark) is DMC 3790 (Beige Grey ultra dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3781 (Mocha Brown dark, 76%) and DMC 839 (Beige Brown dark, 75%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1913?
The closest Madeira threads to 1913 are 2003 Brown Dark (ΔE 1.46), 2006 Tan Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 3.11), and 2005 Chocolate (ΔE 3.95). These are useful substitutes when 1913 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1913?
Reach for Madeira 1913 (Beige Brown Very Dark) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1913.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1913 (Beige Brown Very Dark)?
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, 1913 has a contrast ratio of about 8.4:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.