Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark
On screen, Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark reads as a medium gray (#846f77). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3041 Antique Violet Medium at ΔE 6.1 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 233 Rose Gray at ΔE 4.5 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark
#846f77 · RGB 132, 111, 119
Closest to Madeira 1808 in other brands
- DMC 3041 Antique Violet Medium ΔE 6.1 similar
- Anchor 233 Rose Gray ΔE 4.5 close
- Perler Stone ΔE 11.4 loose
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 11.5 loose
- Artkal S S148 Mocha ΔE 12.1 loose
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 12.2 loose
Madeira 1808 color values
| Code | 1808 |
|---|---|
| Name | Shell Gray Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #846f77 |
| RGB | 132, 111, 119 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 49.0, a* 9.7, b* -1.3 |
| HSL | 337°, 9 %, 48 % |
| Color family | Gray, 14 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 49.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3041 Antique Violet Medium, ΔE 6.1 |
Madeira 1808 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1808: the best is Anchor 233 at ΔE 4.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3041 | Antique Violet Medium | 6.1 | similar |
| DMC | 451 | Shell Gray Dark | 9.0 | similar |
| DMC | 3740 | Antique Violet Dark | 9.1 | similar |
| Anchor | 233 | Rose Gray | 4.5 | close |
| Anchor | 871 | Amethyst Medium Light | 7.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 235 | Charcoal Gray Medium | 11.0 | loose |
| Perler | Stone | code 80-15260 | 11.4 | loose |
| Perler | Thistle | code 80-15251 | 14.6 | loose |
| Hama | 111 | Dark Blush | 11.5 | loose |
| Hama | 117 | Taupe Grey | 12.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S148 | Mocha | 12.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S42 | Silver | 12.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 12.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 18.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1808
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1808; the nearest, Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark, sits at ΔE 7.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2613 | Dusty Violet Dark | #886e88 | 7.1 | more saturated |
| 1801 | Steel Gray Medium | #6c626c | 7.5 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1802 | Steel Gray Light | #86828b | 9.4 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 2601 | Coffee Brown Very Light | #996e64 | 10.5 | more saturated |
| 806 | Antique Violet Dark | #705357 | 10.6 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1803 | Steel Gray Very Light | #998c96 | 10.7 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1714 | Steel Gray Dark | #615869 | 11.3 | darker |
| 1807 | Shell Gray Medium | #9d8f97 | 11.6 | lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading Madeira 1808: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 3 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 | 1807 | Shell Gray Medium | 60.8 |
| 2 lighter | 1803 | Steel Gray Very Light | 59.6 |
| 1 lighter | 1802 | Steel Gray Light | 55.0 |
| this color | 1808 | Shell Gray Dark | 49.0 |
| 1 darker | 1801 | Steel Gray Medium | 42.8 |
| 2 darker | 1809 | Shell Gray Very Dark | 30.2 |
| 3 darker | 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | 21.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1808
One strand each of Madeira 807 and Madeira 1809 models at ΔE 1.9, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2613, ΔE 7.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1808 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 807 Antique Violet Light + 1 × Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark | #8a7279 | 1.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark + 1 × Madeira 1812 Beaver Gray Medium | #827177 | 1.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark + 1 × Madeira 1803 Steel Gray Very Light | #86747c | 2.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1808
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #846f77; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (gray) | 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 3.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 4.6:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1808
Substituting Madeira 1808 takes care: DMC 3041 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 6.1), and Anchor 233 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 4.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1808 is number 14 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light and down to Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1808 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 4.6:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Stone (ΔE 11.4), Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 11.5) and Artkal S S148 Mocha (ΔE 12.1); 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 1808?
DMC 3041 Antique Violet Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark (ΔE 6.1, similar). Runners-up: DMC 451 (ΔE 9.0) and DMC 3740 (ΔE 9.1).
What color is Madeira 1808?
Madeira 1808 Shell Gray Dark is a medium gray in the gray family: hex #846f77, RGB 132, 111, 119, L* 49.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1808?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark is nearest (ΔE 7.1). From other brands, DMC 3041 (ΔE 6.1) or Anchor 233 (ΔE 4.5). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 807 and Madeira 1809 models at ΔE 1.9.
What is Madeira 1808 in Perler beads?
Perler Stone (#988c8c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.4 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 11.5).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1808?
Anchor 233 Rose Gray at ΔE 4.5 (close), then Anchor 871 at ΔE 7.2.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 2613 Dusty Violet Dark ΔE 7.1
- Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium ΔE 7.5
- Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light ΔE 9.4
- Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark ΔE 10.6
- Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark ΔE 11.3
- Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium ΔE 11.6
Madeira 1808 in other brands
- Perler Stone ΔE 11.4
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 11.5
- Artkal S S148 Mocha ΔE 12.1
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 12.2