1804 — Pearl Grey Very Light
Browns family#D0CBBF
Madeira 1804 — Pearl Grey Very Light — has hex #D0CBBF and RGB 208, 203, 191. This light, muted brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 1804
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1804
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 1804
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1804
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 1804 (Pearl Grey Very Light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1804
Madeira threads that pair well with 1804, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira1804 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 1804
Meet Madeira 1804, Pearl Grey Very Light — a muted, light thread in the browns family with golden brown tones. Its tone is quiet and understated, making it a popular choice for rustic designs and leather accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for horse designs or cinnamon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1804 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1804 is Pearl Grey Very Light — a light brown thread (hex #D0CBBF, RGB 208, 203, 191). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1804?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1804 (Pearl Grey Very Light) is DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 77%) and DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green, 74%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1804?
The closest Madeira threads to 1804 are 1901 Beige Grey Light (ΔE 3.48), 1709 Blue Grey Very Light (ΔE 5.42), and 1803 Steel Grey Very Light (ΔE 5.49). These are useful substitutes when 1804 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1804 good for?
Madeira 1804 (Pearl Grey Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1804.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1804 (Pearl Grey Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 1804 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.