1706 — Blue Grey Dark
Teals family
Madeira 1706 (Blue Grey Dark) is a dark, moderately saturated teal shade with hex code #163B37 and RGB values 22, 59, 55. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1706
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 1706
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1706
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Madeira 1706 (Blue Grey Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1706
Madeira threads that pair well with 1706, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira 1706 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1706
Madeira 1706 (Blue Grey Dark) is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the teals family. This thread brings a bold and dramatic 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 #163B37 and RGB 22, 59, 55. 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 500 (Blue Green very dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark, 63%) and DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark, 62%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1706?
The closest Madeira threads to 1706 are 1205 Blue Green (ΔE 6.77), 1107 Wedgewood Dark (ΔE 7.39), and 1010 Blue Very Dark (ΔE 7.41). 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.
Is Madeira 1706 (Blue Grey Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1706 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.