1810 — Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark
Browns family
Looking up Madeira 1810? It's Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark, a dark brown shade (#282220 / RGB 40, 34, 32). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1810
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 1810
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1810
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Madeira 1810 (Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1810
Madeira threads that pair well with 1810, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira 1810 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 1810
Madeira 1810 (Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark) is a dark, subdued shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Expect a bold and brooding look that suits gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching earth tones or animal fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1810 look like?
Madeira 1810 (Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark) is a dark shade in the browns family with hex #282220 and RGB 40, 34, 32. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1810?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1810 (Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 3371 (Black Brown) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 310 (Black, 62%) and DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark, 60%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1810?
The closest Madeira threads to 1810 are 2003 Brown Dark (ΔE 3.34), 1904 Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 4.13), and 1809 Shell Grey Very Dark (ΔE 4.69). These are useful substitutes when 1810 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1810?
Reach for Madeira 1810 (Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1810.
Is Madeira 1810 (Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1810 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.