Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium
Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium is a dark gray with the screen hex #6c626c. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 317 Pewter Gray at ΔE 8.5 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 400 Gray Medium at ΔE 7.4 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium
#6c626c · RGB 108, 98, 108
Closest to Madeira 1801 in other brands
- DMC 317 Pewter Gray ΔE 8.5 similar
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium ΔE 7.4 similar
- Perler Dark Grey ΔE 9.2 similar
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey ΔE 11.9 loose
- Artkal S S42 Silver ΔE 8.0 similar
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 14.6 loose
Madeira 1801 color values
| Code | 1801 |
|---|---|
| Name | Steel Gray Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #6c626c |
| RGB | 108, 98, 108 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 42.8, a* 6.0, b* -4.2 |
| HSL | 300°, 5 %, 40 % |
| Color family | Gray, 15 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 42.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 317 Pewter Gray, ΔE 8.5 |
Madeira 1801 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1801: the best is Anchor 400 at ΔE 7.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 317 | Pewter Gray | 8.5 | similar |
| DMC | 3740 | Antique Violet Dark | 8.9 | similar |
| DMC | 413 | Pewter Gray Dark | 9.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 400 | Gray Medium | 7.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 235 | Charcoal Gray Medium | 8.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 233 | Rose Gray | 8.4 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Grey | code 80-19092 | 9.2 | similar |
| Perler | Slate Blue | code 80-15252 | 12.9 | loose |
| Hama | 117 | Taupe Grey | 11.9 | loose |
| Hama | 62 | Silver | 12.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S42 | Silver | 8.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S156 | Steel Grey | 9.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 14.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 15.1 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1801
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1801; the nearest, Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark, sits at ΔE 4.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1714 | Steel Gray Dark | #615869 | 4.8 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1808 | Shell Gray Dark | #846f77 | 7.5 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 806 | Antique Violet Dark | #705357 | 9.0 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 2613 | Dusty Violet Dark | #886e88 | 10.6 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1809 | Shell Gray Very Dark | #4f4543 | 12.3 | much darker and slightly more muted |
| 1802 | Steel Gray Light | #86828b | 12.5 | much lighter |
| 2614 | Dusty Violet Very Dark | #5e445e | 12.6 | darker and more saturated |
| 906 | Cornflower Blue Medium | #4f648f | 15.5 | more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1801: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 2 darker steps from the Madeira gray family, L* from 61 to 21.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1801
One strand each of Madeira 1802 and Madeira 1810 models at ΔE 1.8, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1714, ΔE 4.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1801 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light + 1 × Madeira 1810 Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark | #69626a | 1.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 2601 Coffee Brown Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark | #74656c | 2.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 1912 Beige Brown Dark + 1 × Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark | #72666b | 3.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1801
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #6c626c; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (gray) | 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 4.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 5.7:1 |
How to use Madeira 1801
Substituting Madeira 1801 takes care: DMC 317 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 8.5), and Anchor 400 is darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 7.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1801 is number 15 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark and down to Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1801 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.8:1 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 Dark Grey (ΔE 9.2), Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 11.9) and Artkal S S42 Silver (ΔE 8.0); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1801?
DMC 317 Pewter Gray is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium (ΔE 8.5, similar). Runners-up: DMC 3740 (ΔE 8.9) and DMC 413 (ΔE 9.8).
What color is Madeira 1801?
Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium is a dark gray in the gray family: hex #6c626c, RGB 108, 98, 108, L* 42.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1801?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.8). From other brands, DMC 317 (ΔE 8.5) or Anchor 400 (ΔE 7.4). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1802 and Madeira 1810 models at ΔE 1.8.
What is Madeira 1801 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Grey (#585c61) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.2 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 11.9).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1801?
Anchor 400 Gray Medium at ΔE 7.4 (similar), then Anchor 235 at ΔE 8.3.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark ΔE 4.8
- Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark ΔE 7.5
- Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark ΔE 9.0
- Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark ΔE 10.6
- Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark ΔE 12.3
- Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light ΔE 12.5
Madeira 1801 in other brands
- DMC 317 Pewter Gray ΔE 8.5
- Anchor 400 Gray Medium ΔE 7.4
- Perler Dark Grey ΔE 9.2
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey ΔE 11.9
- Artkal S S42 Silver ΔE 8.0
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 14.6