2314 — Beige Grey Light
Browns family#D1C7AC
Madeira 2314 — Beige Grey Light — has hex #D1C7AC and RGB 209, 199, 172. This light, muted brown thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 2314
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2314
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 2314
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2314
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 2314 (Beige Grey 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 2314 (Beige Grey Light) sits a hair from Madeira 2001 (Mocha Brown Light) (ΔE 2.62) — 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 2314
Madeira threads that pair well with 2314, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira2314 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2314
Known as Beige Grey Light, Madeira 2314 is a light, muted shade sitting in the browns family with golden brown tones. It has a quiet and understated feel that suits warm outlines and wooden textures particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with coffee themes or rustic designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2314 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2314 is Beige Grey Light — a light brown thread (hex #D1C7AC, RGB 209, 199, 172). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2314?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2314 (Beige Grey Light) is DMC 822 (Beige Grey light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 78%) and DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green, 76%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2314?
The closest Madeira threads to 2314 are 2001 Mocha Brown Light (ΔE 2.62), 1901 Beige Grey Light (ΔE 3.27), and 2404 Yellow Beige Light (ΔE 3.49). These are useful substitutes when 2314 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2314 good for?
Madeira 2314 (Beige Grey Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2314.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2314 (Beige Grey 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, 2314 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.5:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.