2414
Grays family
Looking up Madeira 2414? It's a medium gray shade (#868779 / RGB 134, 135, 121). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2414
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 2414
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2414
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 2414
Madeira threads that pair well with 2414, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Madeira 2414 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Madeira 2414
Meet Madeira 2414 — a subdued, medium hand-dyed thread in the grays family. The shade reads as restrained and earthy — a go-to choice for shading and outlines. It also turns up in patterns built around urban scenes and neutral backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2414 — what color is it?
Madeira 2414 is a medium gray thread (hex #868779, RGB 134, 135, 121). It shows up most in industrial designs and wolf patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2414?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2414 is DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light, 74%) and DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light, 70%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2414?
The closest Madeira threads to 2414 are 1512 Grey Green Light (ΔE 6.45), 1708 Blue Grey Light (ΔE 7.33), and 1814 Beaver Grey Very Light (ΔE 9). These are useful substitutes when 2414 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2414 good for?
Madeira 2414 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents, slate textures. 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 2414.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2414?
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, 2414 has a contrast ratio of about 3.6:1 on white fabric and 5.8:1 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.