DMC 3022 to Madeira: Thread Conversion
The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 3022 (Medium Brown Gray) is Madeira 1812.
Close MatchHex #8E9078 · neutrals family
Only the DMC swatch is rendered as stored color data here. Compare the physical target skein before you assume a visual match.
Affiliate links — we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.
Conversion Notes
Madeira 1812 is the exact match for DMC 3022, and it holds up well under scrutiny across all of this thread's primary applications. The warm brown undertone translates accurately from DMC to Madeira — which is the most critical quality to preserve, since getting the temperature wrong on a warm neutral shadow color is more damaging than a small value difference. The specific brown warmth that lets DMC 3022 function as a non-ashy shadow under warm skin tones and organic subjects is fully present in the Madeira version. Madeira's characteristic sheen is essentially invisible at this muted, grey-brown mid-tone value: the complex muting absorbs surface shine effectively, so the thread reads with the same quiet warmth as the DMC original rather than with Madeira's typical luminosity. For portrait shadow work, warm-subject outlining, architectural stone texture fills, and the mid-value role in sepia palette progressions, Madeira 1812 is the most reliable alternative available and can be used with full confidence. For stitchers who prefer Madeira's slightly smoother thread construction, 1812 performs identically to the DMC thread in handling and fabric behavior.
Reference quality
How We Validate This Match
This Madeira page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
- Methodology
- This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 3022, the stored Madeira equivalent, and the saved close rating before rendering the page copy.
- Verification status
- Close cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
- Source basis
- Published cross-brand floss chart mapping. Use it as a shortlist, then confirm with physical thread because sheen and dye lots still matter.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-20
- Best use
- Close and approximate matches work best for replacements, backups, or whole-project brand swaps after you stitch a small sample on the target fabric.
Decision guide
When to trust DMC 3022 to Madeira 1812
This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.
Best for
- + Replacing missing floss when DMC 3022 is unavailable and Madeira 1812 is good enough after a stitched sample check.
- + Shortlisting a Madeira substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
- + Comparing this Madeira candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.
Watch for
- ! Close matches are not safe to assume interchangeable in focal areas without a physical test on your fabric.
- ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 3022 and Madeira 1812 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
- ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.
Before you commit
- Compare DMC 3022 and Madeira 1812: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
- Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
- Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.
DMC 3022 to Madeira FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3022?+
The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 3022 (Medium Brown Gray) is Madeira 1812. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 3022 to Madeira conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 3022 (Medium Brown Gray) to Madeira 1812 is rated as a close match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.
Can I mix DMC 3022 and Madeira 1812 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 3022 and Madeira 1812 together when the close match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.
Other Conversions for DMC 3022
Similar DMC Colors
Shades closest to DMC 3022 — handy if Madeira 1812 isn't quite right:
Free Printable Thread Conversion Chart
Pick a brand, enter your email, and we'll send you a printable chart mapping all 552 DMC colors to that brand's equivalents. Zero spam, one chart.
Thanks! Here's your free chart:
Download Your ChartOpens in a new tab. Use your browser's Print → Save as PDF.
No spam. Your email is stored securely and never shared.