1914 — Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark
Reds family#725953
Below: Madeira 1914 (Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark), a medium-dark, muted red shade with hex #725953 and RGB 114, 89, 83. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 1914
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1914
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 1914
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1914
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1914
Madeira threads that pair well with 1914, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Madeira1914 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Madeira 1914
Meet Madeira 1914, Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark — a muted, medium-dark thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. The somber and rich character of this shade lends itself well to roses and hearts. Stitchers frequently choose it for holiday designs and bold accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1914 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1914 is Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark — a medium-dark red thread (hex #725953, RGB 114, 89, 83). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1914?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1914 (Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 3860 (Cocoa) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 07 (Driftwood, 71%) and DMC 840 (Beige Brown medium, 70%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1914?
The closest Madeira threads to 1914 are 2005 Chocolate (ΔE 7.17), 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark (ΔE 8.05), and 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark (ΔE 8.89). These are useful substitutes when 1914 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1914 good for?
Madeira 1914 (Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1914.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1914 (Beige Brown Ultra 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, 1914 has a contrast ratio of about 6.4:1 on white fabric and 3.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.