Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light
On screen, Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light reads as a medium gray (#86828b). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 169 Pewter Light at ΔE 5.7 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 399 Gray Medium Light at ΔE 7.3 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light
#86828b · RGB 134, 130, 139
Closest to Madeira 1802 in other brands
- DMC 169 Pewter Light ΔE 5.7 close
- Anchor 399 Gray Medium Light ΔE 7.3 similar
- Perler Stone ΔE 6.7 similar
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey ΔE 7.6 similar
- Artkal S S159 Oslo Gray ΔE 6.3 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 12.4 loose
Madeira 1802 color values
| Code | 1802 |
|---|---|
| Name | Steel Gray Light |
| Hex (screen) | #86828b |
| RGB | 134, 130, 139 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 55.0, a* 3.3, b* -4.3 |
| HSL | 267°, 4 %, 53 % |
| Color family | Gray, 13 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 55.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 169 Pewter Light, ΔE 5.7 |
Madeira 1802 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1802: the best is DMC 169 at ΔE 5.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 169 | Pewter Light | 5.7 | close |
| DMC | 414 | Steel Gray Dark | 6.5 | similar |
| DMC | 646 | Beaver Gray Dark | 10.3 | loose |
| Anchor | 399 | Gray Medium Light | 7.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 235 | Charcoal Gray Medium | 8.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 233 | Rose Gray | 10.5 | loose |
| Perler | Stone | code 80-15260 | 6.7 | similar |
| Perler | Thistle | code 80-15251 | 8.2 | similar |
| Hama | 109 | Cloudy Grey | 7.6 | similar |
| Hama | 17 | Grey | 9.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S159 | Oslo Gray | 6.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S43 | Dark Gray | 8.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 12.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N06 | Tan | 17.7 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1802
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1802; the nearest, Madeira 1803 Steel Gray Very Light, sits at ΔE 5.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1803 | Steel Gray Very Light | #998c96 | 5.9 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1807 | Shell Gray Medium | #9d8f97 | 6.9 | lighter |
| 2612 | Dusty Violet Medium | #a495a4 | 9.3 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1808 | Shell Gray Dark | #846f77 | 9.4 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1806 | Shell Gray Light | #a68f97 | 9.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2613 | Dusty Violet Dark | #886e88 | 12.1 | darker and more saturated |
| 907 | Cornflower Blue Light | #798eae | 12.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1801 | Steel Gray Medium | #6c626c | 12.5 | much darker |
Shading Madeira 1802: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira gray family, L* from 70 to 21.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2611 | Dusty Violet Light | 70.1 |
| 3 lighter | 1709 | Blue Gray Very Light | 69.7 |
| 2 lighter | 1807 | Shell Gray Medium | 60.8 |
| 1 lighter | 1803 | Steel Gray Very Light | 59.6 |
| this color | 1802 | Steel Gray Light | 55.0 |
| 1 darker | 1808 | Shell Gray Dark | 49.0 |
| 2 darker | 1801 | Steel Gray Medium | 42.8 |
| 3 darker | 1809 | Shell Gray Very Dark | 30.2 |
| 4 darker | 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | 21.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1802
One strand each of Madeira 1911 and Madeira 1003 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1803, ΔE 5.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1802 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1911 Beige Brown Medium + 1 × Madeira 1003 Antique Blue | #8a848d | 1.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 2601 Coffee Brown Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1013 Blue | #85838f | 1.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1911 Beige Brown Medium + 1 × Madeira 910 Delft Medium | #898591 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1802
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #86828b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Madeira 1802
Substituting Madeira 1802 takes care: DMC 169 is slightly more muted (ΔE 5.7), and Anchor 399 is lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 7.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1802 is number 13 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1803 Steel Gray Very Light and down to Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1802 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 5.6:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Stone (ΔE 6.7), Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (ΔE 7.6) and Artkal S S159 Oslo Gray (ΔE 6.3); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1802?
DMC 169 Pewter Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light (ΔE 5.7, close). Runners-up: DMC 414 (ΔE 6.5) and DMC 646 (ΔE 10.3).
What color is Madeira 1802?
Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light is a medium gray in the gray family: hex #86828b, RGB 134, 130, 139, L* 55.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1802?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1803 Steel Gray Very Light is nearest (ΔE 5.9). From other brands, DMC 169 (ΔE 5.7) or Anchor 399 (ΔE 7.3). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1911 and Madeira 1003 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Madeira 1802 in Perler beads?
Perler Stone (#988c8c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (ΔE 7.6).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1802?
Anchor 399 Gray Medium Light at ΔE 7.3 (similar), then Anchor 235 at ΔE 8.2.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium ΔE 6.9
- Madeira 2612 Dusty Violet Medium ΔE 9.3
- Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark ΔE 9.4
- Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark ΔE 12.1
- Madeira 907 Cornflower Blue Light ΔE 12.4
- Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium ΔE 12.5
Madeira 1802 in other brands
- Perler Stone ΔE 6.7
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey ΔE 7.6
- Artkal S S159 Oslo Gray ΔE 6.3
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 12.4