1807 — Shell Grey Medium
Grays family
Madeira 1807 (Shell Grey Medium) is a medium, subdued gray shade with hex code #8C7B79 and RGB values 140, 123, 121. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1807
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 1807
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1807
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1807
Madeira threads that pair well with 1807, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Madeira 1807 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Madeira 1807
Known as Shell Grey Medium, Madeira 1807 is a medium, subdued shade sitting in the grays family. This thread brings a restrained and earthy presence to projects featuring storm cloud accents or slate textures. Look for it in charts that feature rabbit fur or shading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1807 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1807 is Shell Grey Medium — a medium gray thread (hex #8C7B79, RGB 140, 123, 121). It shows up most in castle walls and elephant motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1807?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1807 (Shell Grey Medium) is DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 451 (Shell Grey dark, 68%) and DMC 3861 (Cocoa light, 63%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1807?
The closest Madeira threads to 1807 are 1902 Beige Grey Medium (ΔE 6.85), 1906 Beige Grey (ΔE 9.13), and 1802 Steel Grey Light (ΔE 9.43). These are useful substitutes when 1807 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1807 good for?
Madeira 1807 (Shell Grey Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring castle walls, elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, industrial designs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1807.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1807 (Shell Grey Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1807 has a contrast ratio of about 4:1 on white fabric and 5.2:1 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.