1809 — Shell Grey Very Dark
Grays family#696461
Madeira 1809 — Shell Grey Very Dark — has hex #696461 and RGB 105, 100, 97. This medium-dark, subdued gray thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 1809
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1809
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 1809
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1809
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 1809
Madeira threads that pair well with 1809, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Madeira1809 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Madeira 1809
Madeira 1809 (Shell Grey Very Dark) is a medium-dark, subdued shade in the grays family. It has a deep and grounded feel that suits rabbit fur and shading particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with outlines or urban scenes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1809 look like?
Madeira 1809 (Shell Grey Very Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #696461 and RGB 105, 100, 97. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cobblestone paths and industrial designs.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1809?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1809 (Shell Grey Very Dark) is DMC 04 (Dark Tin) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark, 81%) and DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood, 70%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1809?
The closest Madeira threads to 1809 are 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 9.4), 1714 Steel Grey Dark (ΔE 9.53), and 1904 Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 10.04). These are useful substitutes when 1809 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1809?
Reach for Madeira 1809 (Shell Grey Very Dark) when your project calls for cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1809.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1809 (Shell Grey Very Dark)?
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, 1809 has a contrast ratio of about 5.8:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 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.