Madeira 1814 Beaver Gray Very Light
Madeira 1814 Beaver Gray Very Light is a light, muted beige with the screen hex #b2ac9c. The closest DMC thread is DMC 3023 Brown Gray Light, very close at ΔE 1.3; in Anchor, use Anchor 900 Pewter Light (ΔE 4.0, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1814 Beaver Gray Very Light
#b2ac9c · RGB 178, 172, 156
Closest to Madeira 1814 in other brands
- DMC 3023 Brown Gray Light ΔE 1.3 very close
- Anchor 900 Pewter Light ΔE 4.0 close
- Perler Mocha ΔE 7.8 similar
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 10.5 loose
- Artkal S SG1 Glow Yellow ΔE 5.8 close
- Nabbi N06 Tan ΔE 9.5 similar
Madeira 1814 color values
| Code | 1814 |
|---|---|
| Name | Beaver Gray Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #b2ac9c |
| RGB | 178, 172, 156 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 70.4, a* -0.7, b* 9.0 |
| HSL | 44°, 12 %, 65 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 14 of 15 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 70.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3023 Brown Gray Light, ΔE 1.3 |
Madeira 1814 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1814: the best is DMC 3023 at ΔE 1.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3023 | Brown Gray Light | 1.3 | very close |
| DMC | 647 | Beaver Gray Medium | 4.3 | close |
| DMC | 648 | Beaver Gray Light | 4.9 | close |
| Anchor | 900 | Pewter Light | 4.0 | close |
| Anchor | 397 | Gray Light | 5.7 | close |
| Anchor | 398 | Gray | 6.3 | similar |
| Perler | Mocha | code 80-15239 | 7.8 | similar |
| Perler | Tan | code 80-19035 | 8.3 | similar |
| Hama | 77 | Cloudy White | 10.5 | loose |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 11.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | SG1 | Glow Yellow | 5.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S113 | Khaki | 8.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N06 | Tan | 9.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 10.8 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1814
3 other Madeira colors within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1814, led by Madeira 1511 Gray Green Very Light at ΔE 2.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1511 | Gray Green Very Light | #b4b09d | 2.0 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1709 | Blue Gray Very Light | #afaa9f | 2.2 | slightly more muted |
| 1902 | Beige Gray Medium | #b3a999 | 2.2 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1701 | Sea Foam Green Light | #a9b4a5 | 7.9 | a little lighter |
| 1901 | Beige Gray Light | #cdcbc3 | 8.9 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 2611 | Dusty Violet Light | #b3a9a9 | 9.1 | slightly more muted |
| 2001 | Mocha Brown Light | #d8c8b9 | 9.5 | lighter |
| 1512 | Gray Green Light | #95a088 | 10.0 | darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1814: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Madeira beige and tan family, L* from 82 to 70.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2001 | Mocha Brown Light | 81.5 |
| 3 lighter | 1909 | Beige Brown Very Light | 79.0 |
| 2 lighter | 2109 | Drab Brown Light | 75.5 |
| 1 lighter | 1511 | Gray Green Very Light | 71.7 |
| this color | 1814 | Beaver Gray Very Light | 70.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1814
One strand each of Madeira 1511 and Madeira 1709 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1511, ΔE 2.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1814 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1511 Gray Green Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1709 Blue Gray Very Light | #b2ad9e | 0.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1511 Gray Green Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1902 Beige Gray Medium | #b4ad9b | 0.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 1907 Beige Gray Medium Light + 1 × Madeira 1702 Sea Foam Green | #b6afa0 | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1814
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #b2ac9c; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 9.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2602 | Coffee Brown Light | 4.6:1 |
How to use Madeira 1814
DMC 3023 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 1814. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 1.3 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 1814 is number 14 of 15 in the Madeira beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Madeira 1511 Gray Green Very Light is the next one up. With 3 neighbors inside ΔE 3 (Madeira 1511, Madeira 1709 and Madeira 1902), label your bobbins: these are easy to mix up.
Madeira 1814 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.3:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Mocha (ΔE 7.8), Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 10.5) and Artkal S SG1 Glow Yellow (ΔE 5.8); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1814?
DMC 3023 Brown Gray Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1814 Beaver Gray Very Light (ΔE 1.3, very close). Runners-up: DMC 647 (ΔE 4.3) and DMC 648 (ΔE 4.9).
What color is Madeira 1814?
Madeira 1814 Beaver Gray Very Light is a light, muted beige in the beige and tan family: hex #b2ac9c, RGB 178, 172, 156, L* 70.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1814?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1511 Gray Green Very Light is nearest (ΔE 2.0). From other brands, DMC 3023 (ΔE 1.3) or Anchor 900 (ΔE 4.0). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1511 and Madeira 1709 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Madeira 1814 in Perler beads?
Perler Mocha (#c8b693) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 10.5).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1814?
Anchor 900 Pewter Light at ΔE 4.0 (close), then Anchor 397 at ΔE 5.7.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1709 Blue Gray Very Light ΔE 2.2
- Madeira 1701 Sea Foam Green Light ΔE 7.9
- Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light ΔE 8.9
- Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light ΔE 9.1
- Madeira 2001 Mocha Brown Light ΔE 9.5
Madeira 1814 in other brands
- DMC 3023 Brown Gray Light ΔE 1.3
- Anchor 900 Pewter Light ΔE 4.0
- Perler Mocha ΔE 7.8
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 10.5
- Artkal S SG1 Glow Yellow ΔE 5.8
- Nabbi N06 Tan ΔE 9.5