Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark
On screen, Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark reads as a very dark, soft brown (#402b1b). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ultra Dark at ΔE 3.9 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark at ΔE 3.6 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark
#402b1b · RGB 64, 43, 27
Closest to Madeira 1904 in other brands
- DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ultra Dark ΔE 3.9 close
- Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler Cocoa ΔE 8.3 similar
- Hama 12 Brown ΔE 2.4 very close
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 11.4 loose
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 8.9 similar
Madeira 1904 color values
| Code | 1904 |
|---|---|
| Name | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #402b1b |
| RGB | 64, 43, 27 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 19.6, a* 7.5, b* 14.3 |
| HSL | 26°, 41 %, 18 % |
| Color family | Brown, 39 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 19.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ultra Dark, ΔE 3.9 |
Madeira 1904 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1904: the best is Anchor 1088 at ΔE 3.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 898 | Coffee Brown Very Dark | 4.5 | close |
| DMC | 3031 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 6.5 | similar |
| Anchor | 1088 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 3.6 | close |
| Anchor | 905 | Tawny Dark | 5.5 | close |
| Anchor | 382 | Fudge Dark | 6.0 | similar |
| Perler | Cocoa | code 80-15262 | 8.3 | similar |
| Perler | Brown | code 80-19012 | 12.7 | loose |
| Hama | 12 | Brown | 2.4 | very close |
| Hama | 63 | Bronze | 7.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 11.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S13 | Black | 13.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 8.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 9.3 | similar |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1904
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1904; the nearest, Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark, sits at ΔE 6.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | #3c302a | 6.2 | more muted |
| 2004 | Black Brown | #2a1500 | 6.9 | darker |
| 2003 | Brown Dark | #361700 | 7.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 2006 | Tan Ultra Very Dark | #3f1a00 | 7.7 | darker and more saturated |
| 2106 | Drab Brown Very Dark | #4f2b05 | 7.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | #573111 | 8.0 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 2005 | Chocolate | #491a00 | 9.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1505 | Fern Green Ultra Very Dark | #312600 | 10.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1904: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira brown family, L* from 29 to 9.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2008 | Tan Dark | 29.1 |
| 3 lighter | 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | 24.5 |
| 2 lighter | 2106 | Drab Brown Very Dark | 21.6 |
| 1 lighter | 2007 | Tan Very Dark | 21.2 |
| this color | 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | 19.6 |
| 1 darker | 2005 | Chocolate | 16.3 |
| 2 darker | 2006 | Tan Ultra Very Dark | 14.4 |
| 3 darker | 2003 | Brown Dark | 11.9 |
| 4 darker | 2004 | Black Brown | 9.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1904
One strand each of Madeira 1506 and Madeira 2106 models at ΔE 1.7, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1506, ΔE 6.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1904 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2106 Drab Brown Very Dark | #462e1d | 1.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | #4b3120 | 3.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2006 Tan Ultra Very Dark | #3e271c | 3.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1904
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #402b1b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 1605 | Khaki Green Light | 4.7:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 13.0:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2209 | Gold Medium | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1904
Substituting Madeira 1904 takes care: DMC 938 is darker (ΔE 3.9), and Anchor 1088 is slightly more muted (ΔE 3.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1904 is number 39 of 44 in the Madeira brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 2007 Tan Very Dark and down to Madeira 2005 Chocolate. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1904 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 13.3:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cocoa (ΔE 8.3), Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 2.4) and Artkal S S16 Brown (ΔE 11.4); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1904?
DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ultra Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 3.9, close). Runners-up: DMC 898 (ΔE 4.5) and DMC 3031 (ΔE 6.5).
What color is Madeira 1904?
Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark is a very dark, soft brown in the brown family: hex #402b1b, RGB 64, 43, 27, L* 19.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1904?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.2). From other brands, DMC 938 (ΔE 3.9) or Anchor 1088 (ΔE 3.6). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1506 and Madeira 2106 models at ΔE 1.7.
What is Madeira 1904 in Perler beads?
Perler Cocoa (#392928) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 2.4).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1904?
Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark at ΔE 3.6 (close), then Anchor 905 at ΔE 5.5.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1904 in other brands
- Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 3.6
- Perler Cocoa ΔE 8.3
- Hama 12 Brown ΔE 2.4
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 11.4
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 8.9