Madeira 1701 Sea Foam Green Light
On screen, Madeira 1701 Sea Foam Green Light reads as a light gray (#a9b4a5). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 523 Fern Green Light at ΔE 4.5 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 848 Blue Mist at ΔE 5.5 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1701 Sea Foam Green Light
#a9b4a5 · RGB 169, 180, 165
Closest to Madeira 1701 in other brands
- DMC 523 Fern Green Light ΔE 4.5 close
- Anchor 848 Blue Mist ΔE 5.5 close
- Perler Sage ΔE 6.0 close
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 9.3 similar
- Artkal S S79 Light Gray ΔE 8.6 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 13.3 loose
Madeira 1701 color values
| Code | 1701 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sea Foam Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #a9b4a5 |
| RGB | 169, 180, 165 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 72.1, a* -6.7, b* 6.3 |
| HSL | 104°, 9 %, 68 % |
| Color family | Gray, 8 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 72.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 523 Fern Green Light, ΔE 4.5 |
Madeira 1701 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1701: the best is DMC 523 at ΔE 4.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 523 | Fern Green Light | 4.5 | close |
| DMC | 926 | Gray Green Medium | 7.8 | similar |
| DMC | 3053 | Green Gray | 8.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 848 | Blue Mist | 5.5 | close |
| Anchor | 900 | Pewter Light | 5.6 | close |
| Anchor | 858 | Laurel Green Light | 6.0 | similar |
| Perler | Sage | code 80-15254 | 6.0 | close |
| Perler | Light Grey | code 80-15181 | 6.8 | similar |
| Hama | 77 | Cloudy White | 9.3 | similar |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 9.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S79 | Light Gray | 8.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S78 | Ash Grey | 9.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 13.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 15.3 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1701
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1701; the nearest, Madeira 1511 Gray Green Very Light, sits at ΔE 6.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1511 | Gray Green Very Light | #b4b09d | 6.7 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1512 | Gray Green Light | #95a088 | 7.0 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1814 | Beaver Gray Very Light | #b2ac9c | 7.9 | a little darker |
| 1702 | Sea Foam Green | #899f90 | 8.0 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1709 | Blue Gray Very Light | #afaa9f | 8.2 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 908 | Blue Ultra Very Light | #a5c4c3 | 9.3 | a little lighter |
| 1901 | Beige Gray Light | #cdcbc3 | 9.9 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1902 | Beige Gray Medium | #b3a999 | 10.1 | a little darker |
Shading Madeira 1701: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira gray family, L* from 86 to 55.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | 86.3 |
| 3 lighter | 1901 | Beige Gray Light | 81.6 |
| 2 lighter | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 79.0 |
| 1 lighter | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 74.6 |
| this color | 1701 | Sea Foam Green Light | 72.1 |
| 1 darker | 2611 | Dusty Violet Light | 70.1 |
| 2 darker | 1709 | Blue Gray Very Light | 69.7 |
| 3 darker | 1807 | Shell Gray Medium | 60.8 |
| 4 darker | 1802 | Steel Gray Light | 55.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1701
One strand each of Madeira 1101 and Madeira 2110 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1511, ΔE 6.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1701 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light + 1 × Madeira 2110 Avocado Light | #acb6a4 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 1805 Gray Green Ultra Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1310 Pistachio Green Light | #adb8ab | 1.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light + 1 × Madeira 1310 Pistachio Green Light | #a8b0a0 | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1701
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a9b4a5; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (gray) | 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | 5.9:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 9.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2008 | Tan Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1701
Substituting Madeira 1701 takes care: DMC 523 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.5), and Anchor 848 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 5.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1701 is number 8 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light and down to Madeira 2611 Dusty Violet Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1701 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.8:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Sage (ΔE 6.0), Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 9.3) and Artkal S S79 Light Gray (ΔE 8.6); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1701?
DMC 523 Fern Green Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1701 Sea Foam Green Light (ΔE 4.5, close). Runners-up: DMC 926 (ΔE 7.8) and DMC 3053 (ΔE 8.3).
What color is Madeira 1701?
Madeira 1701 Sea Foam Green Light is a light gray in the gray family: hex #a9b4a5, RGB 169, 180, 165, L* 72.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1701?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1511 Gray Green Very Light is nearest (ΔE 6.7). From other brands, DMC 523 (ΔE 4.5) or Anchor 848 (ΔE 5.5). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1101 and Madeira 2110 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Madeira 1701 in Perler beads?
Perler Sage (#9aa98e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.0 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 9.3).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1701?
Anchor 848 Blue Mist at ΔE 5.5 (close), then Anchor 900 at ΔE 5.6.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1701 in other brands
- DMC 523 Fern Green Light ΔE 4.5
- Anchor 848 Blue Mist ΔE 5.5
- Perler Sage ΔE 6.0
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 9.3
- Artkal S S79 Light Gray ΔE 8.6
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 13.3