DMC 840 to Madeira: Thread Conversion

DMC 840 Medium Beige Brown embroidery floss

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 840 (Medium Beige Brown) is Madeira 1912.

Close Match

Hex #9A7C5C · browns family

DMC 840 #9A7C5C
92% match
Stored match for Madeira 1912 Madeira 1912 Madeira 1912 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 1912 is a close match for DMC 840, giving stitchers a reliable mid-tone option when DMC is unavailable. Madeira's consistency in the warm brown range is strong, and 1912 reads as the same earthy, neutral mid-brown that makes 840 so useful as a primary fill in rabbit portraits, bunny-themed samplers, and sandy landscape backgrounds. Thread weight and coverage are comparable to DMC on standard Aida counts with no technique adjustment required. For full-coverage animal portrait pieces where 840 covers the most ground of any single color, Madeira's strong dye lot consistency means you can purchase multiple skeins with confidence that the mid-brown will remain visually uniform across the entire coat area — a practical advantage for large projects. Madeira's colorfastness in warm mid-brown tones is generally strong, making 1912 a sound choice for framed wildlife pieces.

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 840, 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 840 to Madeira 1912

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 840 is unavailable and Madeira 1912 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 840 and Madeira 1912 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 840 and Madeira 1912: 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 840 to Madeira FAQ

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

What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 840?+

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 840 (Medium Beige Brown) is Madeira 1912. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 840 to Madeira conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 840 (Medium Beige Brown) to Madeira 1912 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 840 and Madeira 1912 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 840 and Madeira 1912 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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