Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark
On screen, Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark reads as a very dark, rich brown (#573111). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 360 Coffee Dark at ΔE 5.5 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark
#573111 · RGB 87, 49, 17
Closest to Madeira 1914 in other brands
- DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark ΔE 3.5 close
- Anchor 360 Coffee Dark ΔE 5.5 close
- Perler Brown ΔE 13.0 loose
- Hama 12 Brown ΔE 8.8 similar
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 11.5 loose
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 10.5 loose
Madeira 1914 color values
| Code | 1914 |
|---|---|
| Name | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #573111 |
| RGB | 87, 49, 17 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 24.5, a* 14.3, b* 26.9 |
| HSL | 27°, 67 %, 20 % |
| Color family | Brown, 36 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 24.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark, ΔE 3.5 |
Madeira 1914 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1914: the best is DMC 801 at ΔE 3.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 801 | Coffee Brown Dark | 3.5 | close |
| DMC | 898 | Coffee Brown Very Dark | 4.1 | close |
| DMC | 300 | Mahogany Very Dark | 7.1 | similar |
| Anchor | 360 | Coffee Dark | 5.5 | close |
| Anchor | 1050 | Tawnyu Medium Dark | 6.0 | similar |
| Anchor | 359 | Coffee Medium | 6.5 | similar |
| Perler | Brown | code 80-19012 | 13.0 | loose |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 14.4 | loose |
| Hama | 12 | Brown | 8.8 | similar |
| Hama | 63 | Bronze | 14.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 11.5 | loose |
| Artkal S | S148 | Mocha | 16.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 10.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 13.1 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1914
1 other Madeira color within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1914, led by Madeira 2106 Drab Brown Very Dark at ΔE 2.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2106 | Drab Brown Very Dark | #4f2b05 | 2.5 | a little darker |
| 2113 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | #673700 | 5.7 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 2105 | Hazelnut Brown Dark | #6e4005 | 7.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 2005 | Chocolate | #491a00 | 7.9 | darker |
| 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | #402b1b | 8.0 | a little darker and more muted |
| 2008 | Tan Dark | #6e341f | 8.0 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2006 | Tan Ultra Very Dark | #3f1a00 | 8.0 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 2107 | Drab Brown Dark | #5a3f05 | 9.1 | a little lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1914: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira brown family, L* from 32 to 14.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2105 | Hazelnut Brown Dark | 31.8 |
| 3 lighter | 2008 | Tan Dark | 29.1 |
| 2 lighter | 2107 | Drab Brown Dark | 28.7 |
| 1 lighter | 2113 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | 28.4 |
| this color | 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | 24.5 |
| 1 darker | 2106 | Drab Brown Very Dark | 21.6 |
| 2 darker | 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | 19.6 |
| 3 darker | 2005 | Chocolate | 16.3 |
| 4 darker | 2006 | Tan Ultra Very Dark | 14.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1914
One strand each of Madeira 2113 and Madeira 1904 models at ΔE 0.3, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2106, ΔE 2.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1914 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2113 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | #563111 | 0.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 2107 Drab Brown Dark + 1 × Madeira 2007 Tan Very Dark | #573415 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 2114 Avocado Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2007 Tan Very Dark | #5e3614 | 1.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1914
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #573111; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Madeira 1914
Substituting Madeira 1914 takes care: DMC 801 is a little lighter (ΔE 3.5), and Anchor 360 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 5.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1914 is number 36 of 44 in the Madeira brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 2113 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark and down to Madeira 2106 Drab Brown Very Dark. Keep it labelled next to Madeira 2106, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Madeira 1914 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 11.3:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Brown (ΔE 13.0), Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 8.8) and Artkal S S16 Brown (ΔE 11.5); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1914?
DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 3.5, close). Runners-up: DMC 898 (ΔE 4.1) and DMC 300 (ΔE 7.1).
What color is Madeira 1914?
Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark is a very dark, rich brown in the brown family: hex #573111, RGB 87, 49, 17, L* 24.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1914?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2106 Drab Brown Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 2.5). From other brands, DMC 801 (ΔE 3.5) or Anchor 360 (ΔE 5.5). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2113 and Madeira 1904 models at ΔE 0.3.
What is Madeira 1914 in Perler beads?
Perler Brown (#674c44) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 13.0 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 8.8).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1914?
Anchor 360 Coffee Dark at ΔE 5.5 (close), then Anchor 1050 at ΔE 6.0.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1914 in other brands
- DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark ΔE 3.5
- Perler Brown ΔE 13.0
- Hama 12 Brown ΔE 8.8
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 11.5
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 10.5