Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark
Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark (#003f49) is a very dark, soft teal. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 8.5 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 1068 Wedgewood Very Dark at ΔE 4.7 (close).
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Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark
#003f49 · RGB 0, 63, 73
Closest to Madeira 1706 in other brands
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 8.5 similar
- Anchor 1068 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 4.7 close
- Perler Dark Spruce ΔE 6.6 similar
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 12.9 loose
- Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green ΔE 5.6 close
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 14.1 loose
Madeira 1706 color values
| Code | 1706 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Gray Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #003f49 |
| RGB | 0, 63, 73 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 23.8, a* -13.8, b* -11.2 |
| HSL | 188°, 100 %, 14 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 21 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 23.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 8.5 |
Madeira 1706 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1706: the best is Anchor 1068 at ΔE 4.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | 8.5 | similar |
| DMC | 3750 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 12.0 | loose |
| DMC | 3808 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | 14.1 | loose |
| Anchor | 1068 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 4.7 | close |
| Anchor | 851 | Blue Mist Dark | 6.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 170 | Surf Blue Dark | 8.7 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Spruce | code 80-15261 | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Forest | code 80-15247 | 13.1 | loose |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 12.9 | loose |
| Hama | 28 | Dark Green | 16.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S91 | Brunswick Green | 5.6 | close |
| Artkal S | S69 | Mine Shaft | 12.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 14.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 14.4 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1706
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1706; the nearest, Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark, sits at ΔE 9.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2505 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #005970 | 9.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1204 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | #004941 | 10.4 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2705 | Misty Turquoise Medium | #005b57 | 12.0 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1005 | Antique Blue Dark | #104a6d | 12.3 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1314 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #001c18 | 13.2 | much darker and more muted |
| 1712 | Dusty Blue Dark | #335a74 | 13.3 | much lighter |
| 1011 | Blue Dark | #00517a | 13.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1707 | Blue Gray Medium | #496973 | 15.5 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading Madeira 1706: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the Madeira teal and aqua family, L* from 42 to 8.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1706
One strand each of Madeira 1205 and Madeira 1006 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2505, ΔE 9.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1706 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1205 Blue Green + 1 × Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark | #03434c | 1.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1405 Hunter Green Dark | #033a43 | 1.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium + 1 × Madeira 1007 Blue Medium Dark | #004450 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1706
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #003f49; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 8.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 11.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1605 | Khaki Green Light | 4.1:1 |
Working with Madeira 1706
Substituting Madeira 1706 takes care: DMC 311 is lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 8.5), and Anchor 1068 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1706 is number 21 of 22 in the Madeira teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark and down to Madeira 1314 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1706 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 11.6:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Spruce (ΔE 6.6), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 12.9) and Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green (ΔE 5.6); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1706?
DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark (ΔE 8.5, similar). Runners-up: DMC 3750 (ΔE 12.0) and DMC 3808 (ΔE 14.1).
What color is Madeira 1706?
Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark is a very dark, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #003f49, RGB 0, 63, 73, L* 23.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1706?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 9.7). From other brands, DMC 311 (ΔE 8.5) or Anchor 1068 (ΔE 4.7). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1205 and Madeira 1006 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is Madeira 1706 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Spruce (#14313b) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 12.9).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1706?
Anchor 1068 Wedgewood Very Dark at ΔE 4.7 (close), then Anchor 851 at ΔE 6.3.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 9.7
- Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark ΔE 10.4
- Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium ΔE 12.0
- Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark ΔE 13.3
- Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium ΔE 15.5
Madeira 1706 in other brands
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 8.5
- Perler Dark Spruce ΔE 6.6
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 12.9
- Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green ΔE 5.6
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 14.1