Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light
Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light (#cdcbc3) is a light gray. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 644 Beige Gray Medium at ΔE 3.9 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light at ΔE 3.2 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light
#cdcbc3 · RGB 205, 203, 195
Closest to Madeira 1901 in other brands
- DMC 644 Beige Gray Medium ΔE 3.9 close
- Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light ΔE 3.2 close
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 4.0 close
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 2.8 very close
- Artkal S SG1 Glow Yellow ΔE 3.5 close
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 5.9 close
Madeira 1901 color values
| Code | 1901 |
|---|---|
| Name | Beige Gray Light |
| Hex (screen) | #cdcbc3 |
| RGB | 205, 203, 195 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 81.6, a* -0.7, b* 4.2 |
| HSL | 48°, 9 %, 78 % |
| Color family | Gray, 5 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 81.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 644 Beige Gray Medium, ΔE 3.9 |
Madeira 1901 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1901: the best is Anchor 234 at ΔE 3.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 644 | Beige Gray Medium | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 168 | Pewter Very Light | 4.2 | close |
| DMC | 453 | Shell Gray Light | 5.2 | close |
| Anchor | 234 | Charcoal Gray Light | 3.2 | close |
| Anchor | 397 | Gray Light | 3.6 | close |
| Anchor | 274 | Blue Mist Light | 5.5 | close |
| Perler | Toasted Marshmallow | code 80-15208 | 4.0 | close |
| Perler | Light Grey | code 80-15181 | 6.7 | similar |
| Hama | 77 | Cloudy White | 2.8 | very close |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 3.9 | close |
| Artkal S | SG1 | Glow Yellow | 3.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S78 | Ash Grey | 3.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 5.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 7.5 | similar |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1901
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1901; the nearest, Madeira 1805 Gray Green Ultra Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | #d5d9d4 | 4.3 | a little lighter |
| 2001 | Mocha Brown Light | #d8c8b9 | 6.4 | slightly more saturated |
| 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | #d5d0d4 | 7.2 | a little lighter |
| 1908 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | #edddce | 7.9 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1511 | Gray Green Very Light | #b4b09d | 8.5 | darker and more saturated |
| 1709 | Blue Gray Very Light | #afaa9f | 8.8 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1814 | Beaver Gray Very Light | #b2ac9c | 8.9 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| Ecru | Ecru | #f3e8d1 | 9.2 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1901: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira gray family, L* from 92 to 70.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 92.3 |
| 3 lighter | 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | 86.3 |
| 2 lighter | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 84.0 |
| 1 lighter | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 82.7 |
| this color | 1901 | Beige Gray Light | 81.6 |
| 1 darker | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 74.6 |
| 2 darker | 1701 | Sea Foam Green Light | 72.1 |
| 3 darker | 2611 | Dusty Violet Light | 70.1 |
| 4 darker | 1709 | Blue Gray Very Light | 69.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1901
One strand each of Madeira 306 and Madeira 908 models at ΔE 1.8, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1805, ΔE 4.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1901 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 306 Coral Ultra Very Light + 1 × Madeira 908 Blue Ultra Very Light | #d1ccc1 | 1.8 |
| 1 × Madeira Ecru Ecru + 1 × Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light | #d5d2c9 | 1.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 908 Blue Ultra Very Light + 1 × Madeira 305 Coral Very Light | #cbc7c1 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1901
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #cdcbc3; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (gray) | 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | 7.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 12.9:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2214 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | 4.4:1 |
Working with Madeira 1901
Substituting Madeira 1901 takes care: DMC 644 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.9), and Anchor 234 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1901 is number 5 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light and down to Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1901 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.9:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Toasted Marshmallow (ΔE 4.0), Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 2.8) and Artkal S SG1 Glow Yellow (ΔE 3.5); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1901?
DMC 644 Beige Gray Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light (ΔE 3.9, close). Runners-up: DMC 168 (ΔE 4.2) and DMC 453 (ΔE 5.2).
What color is Madeira 1901?
Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light is a light gray in the gray family: hex #cdcbc3, RGB 205, 203, 195, L* 81.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1901?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1805 Gray Green Ultra Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.3). From other brands, DMC 644 (ΔE 3.9) or Anchor 234 (ΔE 3.2). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 306 and Madeira 908 models at ΔE 1.8.
What is Madeira 1901 in Perler beads?
Perler Toasted Marshmallow (#dedace) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.0 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 2.8).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1901?
Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light at ΔE 3.2 (close), then Anchor 397 at ΔE 3.6.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1901 in other brands
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 4.0
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 2.8
- Artkal S SG1 Glow Yellow ΔE 3.5
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 5.9