1707 — Blue Grey Medium
Grays family#708884
Looking up Madeira 1707? It's Blue Grey Medium, a medium gray shade (#708884 / RGB 112, 136, 132). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 1707
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1707
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 1707
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1707
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 1707
Madeira threads that pair well with 1707, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Madeira1707 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Madeira 1707
Meet Madeira 1707, Blue Grey Medium — a subdued, medium thread in the grays family. The shade reads as restrained and earthy — a go-to choice for shading and outlines. It also turns up in patterns built around urban scenes and neutral backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1707 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1707 is Blue Grey Medium — a medium gray thread (hex #708884, RGB 112, 136, 132). It shows up most in industrial designs and wolf patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1707?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1707 (Blue Grey Medium) is DMC 926 (Grey Green medium) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 927 (Grey Green light, 65%) and DMC 169 (Pewter light, 63%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1707?
The closest Madeira threads to 1707 are 2508 Misty Green Medium (ΔE 6.56), 1703 Sea Foam Green Medium (ΔE 10.47), and 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light (ΔE 11.4). These are useful substitutes when 1707 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1707 good for?
Madeira 1707 (Blue Grey Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents, slate textures. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1707.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1707 (Blue Grey Medium)?
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, 1707 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.5:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.