Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light
Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light is a light gray with the screen hex #d5d0d4. The closest DMC thread is DMC 415 Pearl Gray, very close at ΔE 2.6; in Anchor, use Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light (ΔE 6.3, similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light
#d5d0d4 · RGB 213, 208, 212
Closest to Madeira 1804 in other brands
- DMC 415 Pearl Gray ΔE 2.6 very close
- Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light ΔE 6.3 similar
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 8.7 similar
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 4.2 close
- Artkal S S78 Ash Grey ΔE 6.4 similar
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 2.5 very close
Madeira 1804 color values
| Code | 1804 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pearl Gray Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #d5d0d4 |
| RGB | 213, 208, 212 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 84.0, a* 2.4, b* -1.4 |
| HSL | 312°, 6 %, 83 % |
| Color family | Gray, 3 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 84.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 415 Pearl Gray, ΔE 2.6 |
Madeira 1804 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1804: the best is DMC 415 at ΔE 2.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 415 | Pearl Gray | 2.6 | very close |
| DMC | 02 | Tin | 3.5 | close |
| DMC | 168 | Pewter Very Light | 3.6 | close |
| Anchor | 234 | Charcoal Gray Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 1 | Snow White | 9.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 2 | White | 9.6 | similar |
| Perler | Toasted Marshmallow | code 80-15208 | 8.7 | similar |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 8.9 | similar |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 4.2 | close |
| Hama | 01 | White | 8.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S78 | Ash Grey | 6.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | ST1 | Transparent | 6.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 2.5 | very close |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 8.6 | similar |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1804
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1804; the nearest, Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light, sits at ΔE 7.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | Beige Gray Light | #cdcbc3 | 7.2 | a little darker |
| 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | #d5d9d4 | 7.7 | a little lighter |
| 2402 | Off White | #f8f8f8 | 9.2 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
| 2001 | Mocha Brown Light | #d8c8b9 | 9.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1708 | Blue Gray Light | #afb9c1 | 9.8 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1908 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | #edddce | 9.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| White | White | #fcfcfc | 9.9 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
| 2611 | Dusty Violet Light | #b3a9a9 | 10.3 | much darker |
Shading Madeira 1804: lighter and darker gray steps
2 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira gray family, L* from 92 to 70.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 lighter | 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 92.3 |
| 1 lighter | 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | 86.3 |
| this color | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 84.0 |
| 1 darker | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 82.7 |
| 2 darker | 1901 | Beige Gray Light | 81.6 |
| 3 darker | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 74.6 |
| 4 darker | 2611 | Dusty Violet Light | 70.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1804
One strand each of Madeira Ecru and Madeira 901 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1901, ΔE 7.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1804 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira Ecru Ecru + 1 × Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light | #d5cfd2 | 0.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 2101 Cream + 1 × Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light | #dcd8dd | 1.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 608 Plum Pale + 1 × Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light | #ddd4d8 | 2.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1804
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d5d0d4; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Madeira 1804
DMC 415 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 1804. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 2.6 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 1804 is number 3 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1805 Gray Green Ultra Very Light and down to Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1804 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.8:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Toasted Marshmallow (ΔE 8.7), Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 4.2) and Artkal S S78 Ash Grey (ΔE 6.4); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1804?
DMC 415 Pearl Gray is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light (ΔE 2.6, very close). Runners-up: DMC 02 (ΔE 3.5) and DMC 168 (ΔE 3.6).
What color is Madeira 1804?
Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light is a light gray in the gray family: hex #d5d0d4, RGB 213, 208, 212, L* 84.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1804?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light is nearest (ΔE 7.2). From other brands, DMC 415 (ΔE 2.6) or Anchor 234 (ΔE 6.3). A 1+1 blend of Madeira Ecru and Madeira 901 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Madeira 1804 in Perler beads?
Perler Toasted Marshmallow (#dedace) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 4.2).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1804?
Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light at ΔE 6.3 (similar), then Anchor 1 at ΔE 9.3.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1804 in other brands
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 8.7
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 4.2
- Artkal S S78 Ash Grey ΔE 6.4
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 2.5