1802 — Steel Grey Light
Light Grays family#A9A89F
Madeira 1802 (Steel Grey Light) is a medium-light, subdued light gray shade with hex code #A9A89F and RGB values 169, 168, 159. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1802
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1802
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 1802
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1802
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 1802
Madeira threads that pair well with 1802, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Madeira1802 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Madeira 1802
A medium-light, subdued entry in the light grays family, Madeira 1802 carries the name Steel Grey Light. Its gentle and grounded presence shines in fog and mist and silver accents alike. Pull this thread for marble patterns or rain clouds when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1802?
Madeira 1802 is called Steel Grey Light. It's a medium-light light gray shade (hex #A9A89F, RGB 169, 168, 159) in the light grays family, commonly used for pewter motifs, subtle shading, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1802?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1802 (Steel Grey Light) is DMC 02 (Tin) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very light, 74%) and DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1802?
The closest Madeira threads to 1802 are 1807 Shell Grey Medium (ΔE 5.52), 1803 Steel Grey Very Light (ΔE 6.08), and 1812 Beaver Grey Light (ΔE 6.84). These are useful substitutes when 1802 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1802?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1802 (Steel Grey Light) for charts featuring pewter motifs, subtle shading, metallic effects, winter themes. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1802 (Steel Grey Light)?
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, 1802 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.8:1 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.