1804 — Pearl Grey Very Light
Light Grays family
Madeira 1804 — Pearl Grey Very Light — has hex #D1CDCC and RGB 209, 205, 204. This light, subdued light gray 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1804
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1804
Madeira threads that pair well with 1804, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Madeira 1804 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Madeira 1804
Meet Madeira 1804, Pearl Grey Very Light — a subdued, light thread in the light grays family. Its tone is quiet and understated, making it a popular choice for marble patterns and rain clouds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for mouse designs or concrete textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1804 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1804 is Pearl Grey Very Light — a light light gray thread (hex #D1CDCC, RGB 209, 205, 204). It shows up most in metallic effects and winter themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1804?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1804 (Pearl Grey Very Light) is DMC 01 (White Tin) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 27 (White Violet, 84%) and DMC 762 (Pearl Grey very light, 73%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1804?
The closest Madeira threads to 1804 are 2504 Wedgewood Very Light (ΔE 6.78), 1805 Grey Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 9.03), and 1908 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light (ΔE 9.38). 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 metallic effects, winter themes, stone textures, fog and mist. 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 13.3:1 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.