Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark
On screen, Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark reads as a dark, soft brown (#765141). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 08 Driftwood Dark at ΔE 4.3 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark at ΔE 6.6 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark
#765141 · RGB 118, 81, 65
Closest to Madeira 1913 in other brands
- DMC 08 Driftwood Dark ΔE 4.3 close
- Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark ΔE 6.6 similar
- Perler Gingerbread ΔE 2.6 very close
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown ΔE 5.8 close
- Artkal S S148 Mocha ΔE 3.9 close
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 5.7 close
Madeira 1913 color values
| Code | 1913 |
|---|---|
| Name | Beige Brown Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #765141 |
| RGB | 118, 81, 65 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 38.1, a* 13.4, b* 15.6 |
| HSL | 18°, 29 %, 36 % |
| Color family | Brown, 23 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 38.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 08 Driftwood Dark, ΔE 4.3 |
Madeira 1913 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1913: the best is DMC 08 at ΔE 4.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 08 | Driftwood Dark | 4.3 | close |
| DMC | 632 | Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | 5.7 | close |
| DMC | 3860 | Cocoa | 6.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 1050 | Tawnyu Medium Dark | 6.6 | similar |
| Anchor | 379 | Fawn Dark | 7.1 | similar |
| Anchor | 1084 | Mocha Brown Medium | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 2.6 | very close |
| Perler | Brown | code 80-19012 | 5.1 | close |
| Hama | 25 | Translucent Brown | 5.8 | close |
| Hama | 111 | Dark Blush | 7.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S148 | Mocha | 3.9 | close |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 5.3 | close |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 5.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 8.2 | similar |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1913
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1913; the nearest, Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark, sits at ΔE 9.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | Beige Gray Very Dark | #6a553b | 9.2 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 806 | Antique Violet Dark | #705357 | 9.7 | more muted |
| 2008 | Tan Dark | #6e341f | 9.8 | darker and more saturated |
| 1912 | Beige Brown Dark | #967060 | 11.8 | much lighter |
| 2601 | Coffee Brown Very Light | #996e64 | 12.2 | much lighter |
| 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | #573111 | 12.4 | much darker and more saturated |
| 2602 | Coffee Brown Light | #6e2a15 | 12.5 | darker and more saturated |
| 1809 | Shell Gray Very Dark | #4f4543 | 12.9 | darker and more muted |
Shading Madeira 1913: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira brown family, L* from 51 to 25.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1912 | Beige Brown Dark | 50.6 |
| 3 lighter | 2601 | Coffee Brown Very Light | 50.5 |
| 2 lighter | 2213 | Topaz Very Dark | 42.8 |
| 1 lighter | 1607 | Khaki Green Dark | 39.9 |
| this color | 1913 | Beige Brown Very Dark | 38.1 |
| 1 darker | 2009 | Tan Medium Dark | 34.9 |
| 2 darker | 2008 | Tan Dark | 29.1 |
| 3 darker | 2602 | Coffee Brown Light | 26.8 |
| 4 darker | 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | 24.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1913
One strand each of Madeira 1912 and Madeira 2106 models at ΔE 1.9, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1905, ΔE 9.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1913 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1912 Beige Brown Dark + 1 × Madeira 2106 Drab Brown Very Dark | #795645 | 1.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 1912 Beige Brown Dark + 1 × Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | #7c5746 | 2.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 1912 Beige Brown Dark + 1 × Madeira 2007 Tan Very Dark | #7b5548 | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1913
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #765141; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Madeira 1913
Substituting Madeira 1913 takes care: DMC 08 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 4.3), and Anchor 1050 is darker and more saturated (ΔE 6.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1913 is number 23 of 44 in the Madeira brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1607 Khaki Green Dark and down to Madeira 2009 Tan Medium Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1913 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Gingerbread (ΔE 2.6), Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 5.8) and Artkal S S148 Mocha (ΔE 3.9); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1913?
DMC 08 Driftwood Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark (ΔE 4.3, close). Runners-up: DMC 632 (ΔE 5.7) and DMC 3860 (ΔE 6.3).
What color is Madeira 1913?
Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark is a dark, soft brown in the brown family: hex #765141, RGB 118, 81, 65, L* 38.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1913?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 9.2). From other brands, DMC 08 (ΔE 4.3) or Anchor 1050 (ΔE 6.6). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1912 and Madeira 2106 models at ΔE 1.9.
What is Madeira 1913 in Perler beads?
Perler Gingerbread (#7e5446) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 2.6 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 5.8).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1913?
Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark at ΔE 6.6 (similar), then Anchor 379 at ΔE 7.1.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1913 in other brands
- Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark ΔE 6.6
- Perler Gingerbread ΔE 2.6
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown ΔE 5.8
- Artkal S S148 Mocha ΔE 3.9
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 5.7