Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark
Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark is a dark, muted purple with the screen hex #615869. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark at ΔE 7.1 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 400 Gray Medium at ΔE 7.8 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark
#615869 · RGB 97, 88, 105
Closest to Madeira 1714 in other brands
- DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark ΔE 7.1 similar
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium ΔE 7.8 similar
- Perler Dark Grey ΔE 10.0 loose
- Hama 62 Silver ΔE 10.9 loose
- Artkal S S156 Steel Grey ΔE 10.2 loose
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 14.4 loose
Madeira 1714 color values
| Code | 1714 |
|---|---|
| Name | Steel Gray Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #615869 |
| RGB | 97, 88, 105 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 38.8, a* 7.2, b* -8.4 |
| HSL | 272°, 9 %, 38 % |
| Color family | Purple, 9 of 20 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 38.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark, ΔE 7.1 |
Madeira 1714 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1714: the best is DMC 333 at ΔE 7.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 333 | Blue Violet Very Dark | 7.1 | similar |
| DMC | 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | 8.0 | similar |
| DMC | 792 | Cornflower Blue Dark | 8.1 | similar |
| Anchor | 400 | Gray Medium | 7.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 872 | Amethyst Medium | 9.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 871 | Amethyst Medium Light | 9.8 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Grey | code 80-19092 | 10.0 | loose |
| Perler | Mulberry | code 80-15258 | 12.2 | loose |
| Hama | 62 | Silver | 10.9 | loose |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 13.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S156 | Steel Grey | 10.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | SE9 | Dark Mauve | 10.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 14.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 15.6 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1714
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1714; the nearest, Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium, sits at ΔE 4.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1801 | Steel Gray Medium | #6c626c | 4.8 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 2614 | Dusty Violet Very Dark | #5e445e | 8.9 | darker and more saturated |
| 806 | Antique Violet Dark | #705357 | 9.7 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1808 | Shell Gray Dark | #846f77 | 11.3 | lighter |
| 1809 | Shell Gray Very Dark | #4f4543 | 11.9 | darker and more muted |
| 2613 | Dusty Violet Dark | #886e88 | 12.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 906 | Cornflower Blue Medium | #4f648f | 13.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 2702 | Blue Violet Very Dark | #4d6093 | 14.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1714: lighter and darker purple steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira purple family, L* from 59 to 22.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2711 | Antique Lavender Dark | 59.4 |
| 3 lighter | 802 | Lavender Light | 58.5 |
| 2 lighter | 803 | Lavender Dark | 53.0 |
| 1 lighter | 2613 | Dusty Violet Dark | 49.7 |
| this color | 1714 | Steel Gray Dark | 38.8 |
| 1 darker | 804 | Lavender Very Dark | 35.0 |
| 2 darker | 2614 | Dusty Violet Very Dark | 32.5 |
| 3 darker | 2714 | Pink Purple Dark | 28.1 |
| 4 darker | 903 | Blue Violet Medium | 22.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1714
One strand each of Madeira 903 and Madeira 1812 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1801, ΔE 4.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1714 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 903 Blue Violet Medium + 1 × Madeira 1812 Beaver Gray Medium | #615866 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 906 Cornflower Blue Medium + 1 × Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark | #655b71 | 2.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium + 1 × Madeira 2614 Dusty Violet Very Dark | #655565 | 3.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1714
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #615869; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Madeira 1714
Substituting Madeira 1714 takes care: DMC 333 is more saturated (ΔE 7.1), and Anchor 400 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 7.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1714 is number 9 of 20 in the Madeira purple family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark and down to Madeira 804 Lavender Very Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1714 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Grey (ΔE 10.0), Hama 62 Silver (ΔE 10.9) and Artkal S S156 Steel Grey (ΔE 10.2); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a loose stand-in at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1714?
DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark (ΔE 7.1, similar). Runners-up: DMC 158 (ΔE 8.0) and DMC 792 (ΔE 8.1).
What color is Madeira 1714?
Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark is a dark, muted purple in the purple family: hex #615869, RGB 97, 88, 105, L* 38.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1714?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium is nearest (ΔE 4.8). From other brands, DMC 333 (ΔE 7.1) or Anchor 400 (ΔE 7.8). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 903 and Madeira 1812 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Madeira 1714 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Grey (#585c61) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.0 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 62 Silver (ΔE 10.9).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1714?
Anchor 400 Gray Medium at ΔE 7.8 (similar), then Anchor 872 at ΔE 9.8.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium ΔE 4.8
- Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark ΔE 9.7
- Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark ΔE 11.3
- Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark ΔE 11.9
- Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark ΔE 12.1
Madeira 1714 in other brands
- DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark ΔE 7.1
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium ΔE 7.8
- Perler Dark Grey ΔE 10.0
- Hama 62 Silver ΔE 10.9
- Artkal S S156 Steel Grey ΔE 10.2
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 14.4