DMC 3790 to Madeira: Thread Conversion

DMC 3790 Ultra Dark Beige Gray embroidery floss

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 3790 (Ultra Dark Beige Gray) is Madeira 1903.

Close Match

Hex #7F6A55 · neutrals family

DMC 3790 #7F6A55
92% match
Stored match for Madeira 1903 Madeira 1903 Madeira 1903 does not have an official hex preview stored on this site. Treat the page as a physical skein shortlist, then verify the real thread in person before you rely on the match.

Only the DMC swatch is rendered as stored color data here. Compare the physical target skein before you assume a visual match.

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Conversion Notes

Madeira 1903 is a close match for DMC 3790, faithfully preserving the deep brown-gray warmth that makes this thread so useful in woodland, mushroom, and rustic folk art applications. The specific character of 3790 — darker than a brown, browner than a gray, occupying the precise warm-dark territory of weathered barn wood and deep mushroom shadow — is maintained accurately in Madeira's version. For designs where 3790's brown-leaning warmth distinguishes it from cooler dark neutrals like DMC 645 or DMC 3787, Madeira 1903 is the substitute to reach for first: it preserves the distinction that the designer intended when they chose 3790 over a grayer alternative. Madeira's slight sheen is imperceptible at this dark, muted value and is not a practical concern. Madeira 1903 is confident and reliable across dye lots, making it a practical choice for multi-skein purchases in large woodland, mushroom, and heritage design applications where consistent dark warm-brown depth across many stitches is required.

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 3790, 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.

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Decision guide

When to trust DMC 3790 to Madeira 1903

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 3790 is unavailable and Madeira 1903 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 3790 and Madeira 1903 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

  1. Compare DMC 3790 and Madeira 1903: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
  2. Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
  3. 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 3790 to Madeira FAQ

These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.

What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3790?+

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 3790 (Ultra Dark Beige Gray) is Madeira 1903. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 3790 to Madeira conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 3790 (Ultra Dark Beige Gray) to Madeira 1903 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 3790 and Madeira 1903 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 3790 and Madeira 1903 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.

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Shades closest to DMC 3790 — handy if Madeira 1903 isn't quite right:

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