1810 — Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark
Blacks family#504242
Looking up Madeira 1810? It's Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark, a medium-dark black shade (#504242 / RGB 80, 66, 66). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 1810
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1810
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 1810
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1810
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 1810
Madeira threads that pair well with 1810, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Madeira1810 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Madeira 1810
Madeira 1810 (Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark) is a medium-dark, subdued shade in the blacks family. Expect a deep and grounded look that suits shadow textures, outlines, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching lettering or bold contrast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1810 look like?
Madeira 1810 (Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the blacks family with hex #504242 and RGB 80, 66, 66. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring silhouettes and calligraphy.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1810?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1810 (Shell Grey Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 839 (Beige Brown dark, 69%) and DMC 779 (Cocoa dark, 68%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1810?
The closest Madeira threads to 1810 are 2006 Tan Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 7.51), 2005 Chocolate (ΔE 7.75), and 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark (ΔE 9.09). 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 silhouettes, calligraphy, cat designs, crow motifs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1810.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1810 (Shell Grey Ultra 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, 1810 has a contrast ratio of about 9.5:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 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.