Madeira 1709 Blue Gray Very Light
Madeira 1709 Blue Gray Very Light is a light gray with the screen hex #afaa9f. The closest DMC thread is DMC 647 Beaver Gray Medium, very close at ΔE 3.0; in Anchor, use Anchor 398 Gray (ΔE 4.6, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1709 Blue Gray Very Light
#afaa9f · RGB 175, 170, 159
Closest to Madeira 1709 in other brands
- DMC 647 Beaver Gray Medium ΔE 3.0 very close
- Anchor 398 Gray ΔE 4.6 close
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 7.6 similar
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 10.6 loose
- Artkal S SG1 Glow Yellow ΔE 6.0 similar
- Nabbi N06 Tan ΔE 9.8 similar
Madeira 1709 color values
| Code | 1709 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Gray Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #afaa9f |
| RGB | 175, 170, 159 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 69.7, a* -0.2, b* 6.3 |
| HSL | 41°, 9 %, 65 % |
| Color family | Gray, 10 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 69.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 647 Beaver Gray Medium, ΔE 3.0 |
Madeira 1709 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1709: the best is DMC 647 at ΔE 3.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 647 | Beaver Gray Medium | 3.0 | very close |
| DMC | 3023 | Brown Gray Light | 3.3 | close |
| DMC | 648 | Beaver Gray Light | 4.0 | close |
| Anchor | 398 | Gray | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 900 | Pewter Light | 5.1 | close |
| Anchor | 397 | Gray Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Perler | Light Grey | code 80-15181 | 7.6 | similar |
| Perler | Tan | code 80-19035 | 9.2 | similar |
| Hama | 77 | Cloudy White | 10.6 | loose |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 11.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | SG1 | Glow Yellow | 6.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S79 | Light Gray | 6.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N06 | Tan | 9.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 10.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1709
2 other Madeira colors within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1709, led by Madeira 1814 Beaver Gray Very Light at ΔE 2.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1814 | Beaver Gray Very Light | #b2ac9c | 2.2 | slightly more saturated |
| 1902 | Beige Gray Medium | #b3a999 | 2.8 | slightly more saturated |
| 1511 | Gray Green Very Light | #b4b09d | 3.9 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2611 | Dusty Violet Light | #b3a9a9 | 7.1 | slightly more muted |
| 1701 | Sea Foam Green Light | #a9b4a5 | 8.2 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1901 | Beige Gray Light | #cdcbc3 | 8.8 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 2001 | Mocha Brown Light | #d8c8b9 | 9.8 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1512 | Gray Green Light | #95a088 | 10.6 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1709: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira gray family, L* from 86 to 49.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | 86.3 |
| 3 lighter | 1901 | Beige Gray Light | 81.6 |
| 2 lighter | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 74.6 |
| 1 lighter | 1701 | Sea Foam Green Light | 72.1 |
| this color | 1709 | Blue Gray Very Light | 69.7 |
| 1 darker | 1807 | Shell Gray Medium | 60.8 |
| 2 darker | 1803 | Steel Gray Very Light | 59.6 |
| 3 darker | 1802 | Steel Gray Light | 55.0 |
| 4 darker | 1808 | Shell Gray Dark | 49.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1709
One strand each of Madeira 1511 and Madeira 2611 models at ΔE 1.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1814, ΔE 2.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1709 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1511 Gray Green Very Light + 1 × Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light | #b4ada3 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light + 1 × Madeira 1903 Beige Gray Dark | #b3aba0 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light + 1 × Madeira 1813 Beaver Gray Light | #b0aea3 | 1.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1709
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #afaa9f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (gray) | 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | 5.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 9.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2602 | Coffee Brown Light | 4.5:1 |
How to use Madeira 1709
DMC 647 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 1709. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 3.0 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 1709 is number 10 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1701 Sea Foam Green Light and down to Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium. Keep it labelled next to Madeira 1814 and Madeira 1902, its only neighbors inside ΔE 3.
Madeira 1709 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.1:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Grey (ΔE 7.6), Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 10.6) and Artkal S SG1 Glow Yellow (ΔE 6.0); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1709?
DMC 647 Beaver Gray Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1709 Blue Gray Very Light (ΔE 3.0, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3023 (ΔE 3.3) and DMC 648 (ΔE 4.0).
What color is Madeira 1709?
Madeira 1709 Blue Gray Very Light is a light gray in the gray family: hex #afaa9f, RGB 175, 170, 159, L* 69.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1709?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1814 Beaver Gray Very Light is nearest (ΔE 2.2). From other brands, DMC 647 (ΔE 3.0) or Anchor 398 (ΔE 4.6). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1511 and Madeira 2611 models at ΔE 1.6.
What is Madeira 1709 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Grey (#b3bab8) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 10.6).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1709?
Anchor 398 Gray at ΔE 4.6 (close), then Anchor 900 at ΔE 5.1.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1709 in other brands
- DMC 647 Beaver Gray Medium ΔE 3.0
- Anchor 398 Gray ΔE 4.6
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 7.6
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 10.6
- Artkal S SG1 Glow Yellow ΔE 6.0
- Nabbi N06 Tan ΔE 9.8