1714 — Steel Grey Dark
Blacks family
Looking up Madeira 1714? It's Steel Grey Dark, a medium-dark black shade (#3F3F41 / RGB 63, 63, 65). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1714
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 1714
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1714
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 1714
Madeira threads that pair well with 1714, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Madeira 1714 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Madeira 1714
Meet Madeira 1714, Steel Grey Dark — a subdued, medium-dark thread in the blacks family. The shade reads as somber and rich — a go-to choice for silhouettes and calligraphy. It also turns up in patterns built around cat designs and crow motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1714 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1714 is Steel Grey Dark — a medium-dark black thread (hex #3F3F41, RGB 63, 63, 65). It shows up most in lettering and bold contrast.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1714?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1714 (Steel Grey Dark) is DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 77%) and DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark, 70%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1714?
The closest Madeira threads to 1714 are 1809 Shell Grey Very Dark (ΔE 6.67), 1801 Steel Grey Medium (ΔE 6.88), and 1712 Dusty Blue Dark (ΔE 6.98). 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 lettering, bold contrast, dramatic backgrounds, wrought iron. Its medium-dark 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1714 has a contrast ratio of about 10.5:1 on white fabric and 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.