1802 — Steel Grey Light
Grays family
Madeira 1802 (Steel Grey Light) is a medium, subdued gray shade with hex code #706D6C and RGB values 112, 109, 108. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1802
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 1802
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1802
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1802
Madeira threads that pair well with 1802, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Madeira 1802 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Madeira 1802
A medium, subdued entry in the grays family, Madeira 1802 carries the name Steel Grey Light. Its steady and quiet presence shines in castle walls and elephant motifs alike. Pull this thread for cobblestone paths or industrial designs 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 gray shade (hex #706D6C, RGB 112, 109, 108) in the grays family, commonly used for rabbit fur, 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 04 (Dark Tin) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 451 (Shell Grey dark, 72%) and DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1802?
The closest Madeira threads to 1802 are 1902 Beige Grey Medium (ΔE 5.78), 1808 Shell Grey Dark (ΔE 6.51), and 1807 Shell Grey Medium (ΔE 9.43). 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 rabbit fur, shading, outlines, urban scenes. The medium 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1802 has a contrast ratio of about 5.1:1 on white fabric and 4.1:1 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.