1713 — Blue Black
Grays family#464753
Madeira 1713 (Blue Black) is a medium-dark, subdued gray shade with hex code #464753 and RGB values 70, 71, 83. 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 1713
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1713
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 1713
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1713
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 1713
Madeira threads that pair well with 1713, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Madeira1713 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Madeira 1713
Madeira 1713 (Blue Black) is a medium-dark, subdued shade in the grays family. This thread brings a deep and grounded presence to projects featuring elephant motifs or cobblestone paths. Look for it in charts that feature industrial designs or wolf patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1713 look like?
Madeira 1713 (Blue Black) is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #464753 and RGB 70, 71, 83. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring shading and outlines.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1713?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1713 (Blue Black) is DMC 317 (Pewter Grey) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark, 71%) and DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 57%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1713?
The closest Madeira threads to 1713 are 1810 Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 9.29), 2701 Blue Violet Dark (ΔE 11.71), and 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark (ΔE 11.76). These are useful substitutes when 1713 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1713?
Reach for Madeira 1713 (Blue Black) when your project calls for shading, outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1713.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1713 (Blue Black)?
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, 1713 has a contrast ratio of about 9.2:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 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.