1807 — Shell Grey Medium
Light Grays family#A19A94
Madeira 1807 (Shell Grey Medium) is a medium-light, subdued light gray shade with hex code #A19A94 and RGB values 161, 154, 148. 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.
About Madeira 1807
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1807
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 1807
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1807
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 1807
Madeira threads that pair well with 1807, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Madeira1807 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Madeira 1807
Known as Shell Grey Medium, Madeira 1807 is a medium-light, subdued shade sitting in the light grays family. This thread brings a restrained and versatile presence to projects featuring concrete textures or dusty surface highlights. Look for it in charts that feature pewter motifs or subtle shading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1807 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1807 is Shell Grey Medium — a medium-light light gray thread (hex #A19A94, RGB 161, 154, 148). It shows up most in fog and mist and silver accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1807?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1807 (Shell Grey Medium) is DMC 03 (Medium Tin) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light, 70%) and DMC 06 (Medium Light Driftwood, 69%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1807?
The closest Madeira threads to 1807 are 2414 Medium Tin (ΔE 4.7), 1802 Steel Grey Light (ΔE 5.52), and 1808 Shell Grey Dark (ΔE 6.85). 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 fog and mist, silver accents, marble patterns, rain clouds. Its medium-light 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1807 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.6:1 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.