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title: "What Fabric Is the Cushion in the Photo? Send a Screenshot"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/listing-photo-fabric-piping-codes/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Élodie Marchand, The Colorist of New Orleans"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/"
published: "2026-08-21"
updated: "2026-08-21"
keywords: "what fabric is the cushion in the photo, cushion fabric code from photo, piping color code, listing photo colorway, match cushion color to photo"
---

# What fabric and piping are on the cushion in your listing photo?

*The piping that glows orange on your phone is mustard in daylight. A screenshot of the exact photo turns a guess into two codes.*

Also asked as: What color is photo 10?; Which pattern number is the first photo?

> **The quick answer:** Send a screenshot of the exact listing photo, and the workshop names both the fabric code and the piping code. Listings show several cushions, so the screenshot removes the guesswork. The mustard velvet, for example, is P-60 with P-61 piping, and the navy with ivory piping is P-66 with P-52. For older, renumbered photos, write 'same as the first picture.'

![Mocha brown piped window seat cushion in an oak-paneled cabin nook with a sleeping cat and linen pillows by a forest window](https://cushionguide.com/media/window-seat-cushions/mocha-window-seat-oak-cabin-forest-view-1600.webp "Mocha pebble-weave on pale oak, looking out to pines: a cabin window seat made for long reads.")

## Key facts

- A screenshot of the exact listing photo lets the workshop name both the fabric and the piping code.
- The mustard velvet is P-60 with P-61 piping; P-61 reads mustard, not orange.
- The navy cushion with ivory piping is P-66 with P-52 piping.
- The trapezoid main photo is fabric 916 with 936 piping.
- Cranberry is 938, and the mauve is velvet 117 Dusty Mauve.
- Photos with renumbered codes can be ordered as 'same as the first picture.'
- If a fabric isn't stocked, the workshop suggests the closest match, such as N1.
- Cushions 1 in (2.5 cm) thick are made without piping; from about 1.25 in (3 cm) up, piping is possible.
- Physical swatches of both codes are roughly palm-sized, about 4 x 4 to 6 x 6 in (10 x 10 to 15 x 15 cm).

## Photo to code: the pairings buyers ask about most

| In the photo | Fabric | Piping |
|---|---|---|
| Mustard velvet, piping that looks orange | P-60 | P-61 (mustard in daylight) |
| Navy with ivory piping | P-66 | P-52 |
| Velvet listing photo with darker trim | P-60 | P-67 |
| Trapezoid main photo | 916 | 936 |
| Photo 10 in the linen listing | 916 | 914 |
| Tan with brown piping | Linen L07 | Velvet 110, brown |
| Green with pink piping | Soft fabric 923 | Velvet 117, dusty rose |
| Pink velvet with darker trim | Velvet 117, Dusty Mauve | 317 |
| Two-tone window bench | L-03 or L-54 | L-53 or L-52 |

## Solid colors, named straight from the photos

- ✓ Cranberry is 938; the darker cranberry is 936
- ✓ The black-and-white stripe is N-07; the beige stripe is N02
- ✓ The light gray-cream cushion at the top of the stack is N78
- ✓ The light gray dining banquette is N-64
- ✓ The light and dark blue pair is L42 with L-43

## Why the orange piping is really mustard

Listings are crowded rooms. One photo can hold a whole stack of cushions, so a screenshot of the exact picture tells the workshop which one caught your eye. What comes back is two codes: the fabric, and the piping that frames it.

Piping is where screens fool people most. P-61 glows orange on a phone, yet beside P-60 velvet in daylight it settles into a warm, golden mustard. Daylight never lies; your screen sometimes does. If the tone matters, ask for close-ups and a photo of a finished cushion in the same pairing, or follow the [fabric swatches pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/fabric-swatches-before-ordering/) before you commit.

Older photos carry older numbers. When a code has been renumbered, write 'same as the first picture' in your note and the workshop matches it; if the fabric is no longer stocked, it proposes the closest one, such as N1. The full range sits on the [bench cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/bench-cushions/) page, and [screen versus daylight](https://cushionguide.com/guides/cushion-color-screen-vs-daylight/) explains why a tone shifts between rooms.

So tell me, my friends: which photo stopped your scroll?

> **Tailor's margin:** Piping P-61 looks orange on a phone and reads mustard in daylight. Ask for the code before trusting a color on a screen.

> A screenshot of the exact listing photo gets two codes back: the fabric and the piping, such as P-60 velvet with P-61 piping.
>
> — Élodie

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** The piping on your first listing photo looks orange. What fabric and piping is that cushion?

**The workshop's answer:** That cushion is P-60 with P-61 piping. P-61 isn't really orange; it reads more mustard in real life. The workshop can send close-ups and a photo of a finished cushion in the same combination so you see the true colors.

**A common question:** Which code is the cranberry cushion, and the light one sitting on top of the stack?

**The workshop's answer:** The cranberry is 938 and the light gray-cream on top of the stack is N78. Sunlight and camera angle can make a tone look slightly different, but it's the same fabric.

**A common question:** The photo I like is an older one. What if its codes have changed since?

**The workshop's answer:** Write 'same as the first picture' and the workshop matches it, even if the codes were later renumbered. Where it can, it names them: photo 10, for example, is 916 with 914 piping.

**A common question:** My old color code isn't on the chart or in the dropdown anymore. Can I still get it?

**The workshop's answer:** Ask the workshop. Codes are sometimes renumbered, missing colors can be re-added for reorders, and truly discontinued fabrics get a nearest-match suggestion, often in velvet or linen.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Is the fabric I receive the same one shown in the listing photo?

Yes. Sunlight and camera angle can make a tone look slightly different in a photo, but it is the same fabric. If the exact shade matters in your room, ask for close-ups or a swatch before ordering.

### Can my order copy a listing photo's colorway exactly?

Yes. Ask for the photo's colorway, send the screenshot, and put both codes in your note. If that fabric is out of stock, the workshop proposes the closest match, such as N1, before anything is cut.

### Is the white linen in the listing photos pure white or cream?

L-01 is the whiter linen, described as pure white, while L-02, the best seller, is a warm cream with no gray in it. Ask for close-ups when white versus cream matters against your walls.

## Related at the atelier

- [Which fabric did another buyer use in their review photo?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/fabric-code-from-customer-review-photo/): Send a screenshot of the review photo and the workshop looks up that buyer's order and gives you the fabric and piping codes.
- [Can you suggest a cushion and piping color to go with my wallpaper?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/cushion-color-to-match-wallpaper-room/): Yes: send a photo of your wallpaper or room in good daylight, and the workshop suggests a body color and a piping color by fabric code.
- [How do I find the right navy or slate blue fabric for my cushion?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/navy-slate-blue-cushion-fabric-match/): Order samples: phone photos rarely show navy accurately, and each fabric chart holds only one or two navy blues, so a sample of those codes is the safest match.
- [Custom Bench Cushion in Mustard Corduroy with Navy Piping](https://cushionguide.com/readings/mustard-corduroy-navy-piping-walnut-bed-bench/): A bench cushion that seats extra people well should be slim, firm and clearly outlined.
- [Custom Bench Cushion in Taupe Velvet for a Sunlit Entryway](https://cushionguide.com/readings/taupe-velvet-entryway-bench-cushion-coat-pegs/): For a slim entryway bench, a custom bench cushion in taupe velvet with self piping keeps the line quiet: the welt outlines the box edge without drawing a second color across a narrow hall.
- [Entryway Bench Cushion in Sage Bouclé for Arriving Guests](https://cushionguide.com/readings/sage-boucle-piped-storage-bench-cushion-entryway/): An entryway bench cushion for guests should be cut exactly to the storage lid, kept modest in thickness so the hinges aren't strained, and finished with self piping so the long front edge stays…
- [Why the color on your screen isn't the cushion you'll get, and how to choose](https://cushionguide.com/guides/cushion-color-screen-vs-daylight/)
- [What to write in a custom cushion order note: sizes, codes and extras](https://cushionguide.com/guides/custom-cushion-personalization-note/)

*With color and care — Élodie*

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Written by Élodie Marchand (https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/listing-photo-fabric-piping-codes/