Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium
Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium is a medium gray with the screen hex #9d8f97. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light at ΔE 6.9 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 232 Rose Gray Medium at ΔE 6.4 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium
#9d8f97 · RGB 157, 143, 151
Closest to Madeira 1807 in other brands
- DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light ΔE 6.9 similar
- Anchor 232 Rose Gray Medium ΔE 6.4 similar
- Perler Stone ΔE 4.3 close
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey ΔE 9.7 similar
- Artkal S S07 Gray ΔE 8.3 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 14.1 loose
Madeira 1807 color values
| Code | 1807 |
|---|---|
| Name | Shell Gray Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #9d8f97 |
| RGB | 157, 143, 151 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 60.8, a* 6.7, b* -2.3 |
| HSL | 326°, 7 %, 59 % |
| Color family | Gray, 11 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 60.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light, ΔE 6.9 |
Madeira 1807 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1807: the best is Anchor 232 at ΔE 6.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3042 | Antique Violet Light | 6.9 | similar |
| DMC | 414 | Steel Gray Dark | 8.7 | similar |
| DMC | 3861 | Cocoa Light | 8.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 232 | Rose Gray Medium | 6.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 870 | Amethyst Medium Light | 7.0 | similar |
| Anchor | 399 | Gray Medium Light | 8.0 | similar |
| Perler | Stone | code 80-15260 | 4.3 | close |
| Perler | Thistle | code 80-15251 | 9.3 | similar |
| Hama | 109 | Cloudy Grey | 9.7 | similar |
| Hama | 112 | Blush | 9.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S07 | Gray | 8.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S159 | Oslo Gray | 11.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 14.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N06 | Tan | 15.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1807
1 other Madeira color within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1807, led by Madeira 1803 Steel Gray Very Light at ΔE 1.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1803 | Steel Gray Very Light | #998c96 | 1.4 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1806 | Shell Gray Light | #a68f97 | 3.5 | slightly more saturated |
| 2612 | Dusty Violet Medium | #a495a4 | 3.7 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 807 | Antique Violet Light | #af8f9b | 6.7 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1802 | Steel Gray Light | #86828b | 6.9 | darker |
| 2611 | Dusty Violet Light | #b3a9a9 | 8.8 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1808 | Shell Gray Dark | #846f77 | 11.6 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1911 | Beige Brown Medium | #ab897a | 12.0 | more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1807: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira gray family, L* from 84 to 43.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 84.0 |
| 3 lighter | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 74.6 |
| 2 lighter | 2611 | Dusty Violet Light | 70.1 |
| 1 lighter | 1709 | Blue Gray Very Light | 69.7 |
| this color | 1807 | Shell Gray Medium | 60.8 |
| 1 darker | 1803 | Steel Gray Very Light | 59.6 |
| 2 darker | 1802 | Steel Gray Light | 55.0 |
| 3 darker | 1808 | Shell Gray Dark | 49.0 |
| 4 darker | 1801 | Steel Gray Medium | 42.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1807
The best modelled blend lands at ΔE 1.6, no closer than Madeira 1803 alone (ΔE 1.4), so blends here are for texture rather than accuracy.
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1807 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light + 1 × Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark | #9f8f9a | 1.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1803 Steel Gray Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1806 Shell Gray Light | #a08e97 | 1.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 1803 Steel Gray Very Light + 1 × Madeira 2612 Dusty Violet Medium | #9f919d | 1.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1807
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #9d8f97; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Madeira 1807
Substituting Madeira 1807 takes care: DMC 3042 is lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 6.9), and Anchor 232 is a little lighter (ΔE 6.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1807 is number 11 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1709 Blue Gray Very Light and down to Madeira 1803 Steel Gray Very Light. Keep it labelled next to Madeira 1803, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Madeira 1807 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 6.8:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Stone (ΔE 4.3), Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (ΔE 9.7) and Artkal S S07 Gray (ΔE 8.3); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1807?
DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium (ΔE 6.9, similar). Runners-up: DMC 414 (ΔE 8.7) and DMC 3861 (ΔE 8.8).
What color is Madeira 1807?
Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium is a medium gray in the gray family: hex #9d8f97, RGB 157, 143, 151, L* 60.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1807?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1803 Steel Gray Very Light is nearest (ΔE 1.4). From other brands, DMC 3042 (ΔE 6.9) or Anchor 232 (ΔE 6.4). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2611 and Madeira 2613 models at ΔE 1.6.
What is Madeira 1807 in Perler beads?
Perler Stone (#988c8c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.3 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (ΔE 9.7).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1807?
Anchor 232 Rose Gray Medium at ΔE 6.4 (similar), then Anchor 870 at ΔE 7.0.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 2612 Dusty Violet Medium ΔE 3.7
- Madeira 807 Antique Violet Light ΔE 6.7
- Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light ΔE 6.9
- Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light ΔE 8.8
- Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark ΔE 11.6
Madeira 1807 in other brands
- Perler Stone ΔE 4.3
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey ΔE 9.7
- Artkal S S07 Gray ΔE 8.3
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 14.1