Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark
On screen, Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark reads as a dark, muted brown (#5b5243). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark at ΔE 4.1 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark at ΔE 2.8 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark
#5b5243 · RGB 91, 82, 67
Closest to Madeira 1811 in other brands
- DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark ΔE 4.1 close
- Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark ΔE 2.8 very close
- Perler Brown ΔE 11.0 loose
- Hama 62 Silver ΔE 10.9 loose
- Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold ΔE 6.5 similar
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 6.1 similar
Madeira 1811 color values
| Code | 1811 |
|---|---|
| Name | Beaver Gray Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #5b5243 |
| RGB | 91, 82, 67 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 35.3, a* 1.0, b* 10.2 |
| HSL | 38°, 15 %, 31 % |
| Color family | Brown, 26 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 35.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark, ΔE 4.1 |
Madeira 1811 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1811: the best is Anchor 273 at ΔE 2.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3021 | Brown Gray Very Dark | 4.1 | close |
| DMC | 3787 | Brown Gray Dark | 4.3 | close |
| DMC | 838 | Beige Brown Very Dark | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 273 | Stone Gray Dark | 2.8 | very close |
| Anchor | 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| Anchor | 1086 | Mocha Brown Dark | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Brown | code 80-19012 | 11.0 | loose |
| Perler | Charcoal | code 80-15207 | 11.9 | loose |
| Hama | 62 | Silver | 10.9 | loose |
| Hama | 117 | Taupe Grey | 11.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 6.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S89 | Charcoal Gray | 11.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 6.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 12.7 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1811
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1811; the nearest, Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark, sits at ΔE 6.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | Beige Gray Very Dark | #6a553b | 6.5 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1809 | Shell Gray Very Dark | #4f4543 | 8.6 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1607 | Khaki Green Dark | #6c5d2b | 11.5 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1812 | Beaver Gray Medium | #7b7362 | 12.2 | much lighter |
| 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | #3c302a | 12.4 | much darker and slightly more muted |
| 1913 | Beige Brown Very Dark | #765141 | 12.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | #402b1b | 14.1 | much darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1704 | Sea Foam Green Dark | #4a6051 | 15.1 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1811: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira brown family, L* from 49 to 20.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1812 | Beaver Gray Medium | 48.7 |
| 3 lighter | 1607 | Khaki Green Dark | 39.9 |
| 2 lighter | 1913 | Beige Brown Very Dark | 38.1 |
| 1 lighter | 1905 | Beige Gray Very Dark | 37.6 |
| this color | 1811 | Beaver Gray Dark | 35.3 |
| 1 darker | 1614 | Sage Green Dark | 33.3 |
| 2 darker | 2114 | Avocado Very Dark | 31.3 |
| 3 darker | 2107 | Drab Brown Dark | 28.7 |
| 4 darker | 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | 19.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1811
One strand each of Madeira 806 and Madeira 1514 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1905, ΔE 6.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1811 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark + 1 × Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark | #5b5346 | 1.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 1812 Beaver Gray Medium + 1 × Madeira 1505 Fern Green Ultra Very Dark | #5f5746 | 2.1 |
| 1 × Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark + 1 × Madeira 2603 Nile Green Light | #5c5648 | 2.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1811
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #5b5243; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Madeira 1811
Substituting Madeira 1811 takes care: DMC 3021 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.1), and Anchor 273 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 2.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1811 is number 26 of 44 in the Madeira brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark and down to Madeira 1614 Sage Green Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1811 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.7:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Brown (ΔE 11.0), Hama 62 Silver (ΔE 10.9) and Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold (ΔE 6.5); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1811?
DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark (ΔE 4.1, close). Runners-up: DMC 3787 (ΔE 4.3) and DMC 838 (ΔE 4.6).
What color is Madeira 1811?
Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark is a dark, muted brown in the brown family: hex #5b5243, RGB 91, 82, 67, L* 35.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1811?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.5). From other brands, DMC 3021 (ΔE 4.1) or Anchor 273 (ΔE 2.8). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 806 and Madeira 1514 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is Madeira 1811 in Perler beads?
Perler Brown (#674c44) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.0 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 62 Silver (ΔE 10.9).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1811?
Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark at ΔE 2.8 (very close), then Anchor 904 at ΔE 6.1.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark ΔE 6.5
- Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark ΔE 8.6
- Madeira 1812 Beaver Gray Medium ΔE 12.2
- Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark ΔE 12.4
- Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 12.9
- Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark ΔE 14.1
- Madeira 1704 Sea Foam Green Dark ΔE 15.1
Madeira 1811 in other brands
- DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark ΔE 4.1
- Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark ΔE 2.8
- Perler Brown ΔE 11.0
- Hama 62 Silver ΔE 10.9
- Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold ΔE 6.5
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 6.1