Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium
On screen, Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium reads as a dark, muted teal (#496973). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark at ΔE 5.2 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 921 Denim Medium at ΔE 5.3 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium
#496973 · RGB 73, 105, 115
Closest to Madeira 1707 in other brands
- DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 5.2 close
- Anchor 921 Denim Medium ΔE 5.3 close
- Perler Slate Blue ΔE 7.5 similar
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 10.3 loose
- Artkal S S156 Steel Grey ΔE 9.7 similar
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 17.0 loose
Madeira 1707 color values
| Code | 1707 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Gray Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #496973 |
| RGB | 73, 105, 115 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 42.4, a* -8.8, b* -9.3 |
| HSL | 194°, 22 %, 37 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 17 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 42.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark, ΔE 5.2 |
Madeira 1707 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1707: the best is DMC 3842 at ΔE 5.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 5.2 | close |
| DMC | 3808 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | 5.3 | close |
| DMC | 924 | Gray Green Very Dark | 5.3 | close |
| Anchor | 921 | Denim Medium | 5.3 | close |
| Anchor | 779 | Blue Mist Medium Dark | 7.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 922 | Denim Dark | 7.4 | similar |
| Perler | Slate Blue | code 80-15252 | 7.5 | similar |
| Perler | Charcoal | code 80-15207 | 8.7 | similar |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 10.3 | loose |
| Hama | 83 | Petrol Blue | 11.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S156 | Steel Grey | 9.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S105 | Petrol Blue | 10.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 17.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 17.6 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1707
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1707; the nearest, Madeira 1711 Dusty Blue Medium, sits at ΔE 3.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1711 | Dusty Blue Medium | #486f7f | 3.2 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1108 | Misty Blue Dark | #177587 | 8.3 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1712 | Dusty Blue Dark | #335a74 | 8.8 | darker and more saturated |
| 1004 | Antique Blue Medium | #3a6a8c | 9.1 | more saturated |
| 2505 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #005970 | 9.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 1012 | Blue Medium | #176b8f | 9.3 | more saturated |
| 1107 | Wedgewood Dark | #2c6a92 | 10.5 | more saturated |
| 1003 | Antique Blue | #597f9e | 12.2 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1707: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira teal and aqua family, L* from 54 to 24.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1106 | Wedgewood Medium | 53.8 |
| 3 lighter | 1109 | Misty Blue Medium | 52.9 |
| 2 lighter | 2506 | Misty Green Bright | 49.5 |
| 1 lighter | 1108 | Misty Blue Dark | 45.2 |
| this color | 1707 | Blue Gray Medium | 42.4 |
| 1 darker | 2507 | Misty Green Dark | 39.5 |
| 2 darker | 2705 | Misty Turquoise Medium | 34.3 |
| 3 darker | 1204 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | 27.1 |
| 4 darker | 1706 | Blue Gray Dark | 23.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1707
One strand each of Madeira 1703 and Madeira 1011 models at ΔE 1.7, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1711, ΔE 3.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1707 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1703 Sea Foam Green Medium + 1 × Madeira 1011 Blue Dark | #446571 | 1.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 1004 Antique Blue Medium + 1 × Madeira 1704 Sea Foam Green Dark | #436573 | 2.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 1703 Sea Foam Green Medium + 1 × Madeira 1005 Antique Blue Dark | #45626a | 2.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1707
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #496973; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 4.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 5.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 4.9:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1707
Substituting Madeira 1707 takes care: DMC 3842 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 5.2), and Anchor 921 is a little lighter (ΔE 5.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1707 is number 17 of 22 in the Madeira teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark and down to Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1707 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Slate Blue (ΔE 7.5), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 10.3) and Artkal S S156 Steel Grey (ΔE 9.7); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1707?
DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium (ΔE 5.2, close). Runners-up: DMC 3808 (ΔE 5.3) and DMC 924 (ΔE 5.3).
What color is Madeira 1707?
Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium is a dark, muted teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #496973, RGB 73, 105, 115, L* 42.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1707?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1711 Dusty Blue Medium is nearest (ΔE 3.2). From other brands, DMC 3842 (ΔE 5.2) or Anchor 921 (ΔE 5.3). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1703 and Madeira 1011 models at ΔE 1.7.
What is Madeira 1707 in Perler beads?
Perler Slate Blue (#5e6d7b) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 10.3).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1707?
Anchor 921 Denim Medium at ΔE 5.3 (close), then Anchor 779 at ΔE 7.2.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark ΔE 8.3
- Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark ΔE 8.8
- Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 9.3
- Madeira 1012 Blue Medium ΔE 9.3
Madeira 1707 in other brands
- DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 5.2
- Perler Slate Blue ΔE 7.5
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 10.3
- Artkal S S156 Steel Grey ΔE 9.7
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 17.0