1714 — Steel Grey Dark
Grays family#726E7B
Looking up Madeira 1714? It's Steel Grey Dark, a medium gray shade (#726E7B / RGB 114, 110, 123). 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 1714
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1714
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 1714
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1714
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1714
Madeira threads that pair well with 1714, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Madeira1714 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Madeira 1714
Meet Madeira 1714, Steel Grey Dark — a subdued, medium thread in the grays family. The shade reads as restrained and earthy — a go-to choice for cobblestone paths and industrial designs. It also turns up in patterns built around wolf patterns and storm cloud accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1714 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1714 is Steel Grey Dark — a medium gray thread (hex #726E7B, RGB 114, 110, 123). It shows up most in outlines and urban scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1714?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1714 (Steel Grey Dark) is DMC 414 (Steel Grey dark) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 451 (Shell Grey dark, 63%) and DMC 04 (Dark Tin, 59%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1714?
The closest Madeira threads to 1714 are 1809 Shell Grey Very Dark (ΔE 9.53), 1801 Steel Grey Medium (ΔE 10.77), and 0806 Antique Violet Dark (ΔE 11.72). These are useful substitutes when 1714 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1714 good for?
Madeira 1714 (Steel Grey Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds, castle walls. 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 1714.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1714 (Steel Grey Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1714 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 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.