1706 — Blue Grey Dark
Teals family#2D4E51
Madeira 1706 (Blue Grey Dark) is a dark, muted teal shade with hex code #2D4E51 and RGB values 45, 78, 81. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1706
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1706
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Madeira Colors to 1706
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1706
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1706
Madeira threads that pair well with 1706, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira1706 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1706
Madeira 1706 (Blue Grey Dark) is a dark, muted shade in the teals family. This thread brings a bold and brooding presence to projects featuring tidepool patterns or water and sky. Look for it in charts that feature tropical motifs or cool accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1706 look like?
Madeira 1706 (Blue Grey Dark) is a dark shade in the teals family with hex #2D4E51 and RGB 45, 78, 81. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring coastal scenes and dragonflies.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1706?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1706 (Blue Grey Dark) is DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3768 (Grey Green dark, 70%) and DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark, 66%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1706?
The closest Madeira threads to 1706 are 2507 Misty Green Dark (ΔE 9.51), 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium (ΔE 11.35), and 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 12.04). These are useful substitutes when 1706 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1706?
Reach for Madeira 1706 (Blue Grey Dark) when your project calls for coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1706.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1706 (Blue Grey Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1706 has a contrast ratio of about 9.1:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.