Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light
On screen, Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light reads as a light gray (#afb9c1). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 932 Antique Blue Light at ΔE 4.4 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light at ΔE 4.3 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light
#afb9c1 · RGB 175, 185, 193
Closest to Madeira 1708 in other brands
- DMC 932 Antique Blue Light ΔE 4.4 close
- Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 5.1 close
- Hama 70 Light Grey ΔE 2.9 very close
- Artkal S S79 Light Gray ΔE 5.0 close
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 10.4 loose
Madeira 1708 color values
| Code | 1708 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Gray Light |
| Hex (screen) | #afb9c1 |
| RGB | 175, 185, 193 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 74.6, a* -1.9, b* -5.2 |
| HSL | 207°, 13 %, 72 % |
| Color family | Gray, 7 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 74.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 932 Antique Blue Light, ΔE 4.4 |
Madeira 1708 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1708: the best is Anchor 1096 at ΔE 4.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 932 | Antique Blue Light | 4.4 | close |
| DMC | 03 | Tin Medium | 4.7 | close |
| DMC | 04 | Tin Dark | 5.3 | close |
| Anchor | 1096 | Blue Violet Light | 4.3 | close |
| Anchor | 1032 | Antique Blue Very Light | 4.8 | close |
| Anchor | 849 | Blue Mist Medium Light | 6.4 | similar |
| Perler | Light Grey | code 80-15181 | 5.1 | close |
| Perler | Mist | code 80-15215 | 7.1 | similar |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 2.9 | very close |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 7.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S79 | Light Gray | 5.0 | close |
| Artkal S | S78 | Ash Grey | 6.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 10.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 11.9 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1708
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1708; the nearest, Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light, sits at ΔE 6.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1002 | Antique Blue Light | #98b5c3 | 6.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1710 | Dusty Blue Light | #92a4b3 | 7.2 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1014 | Blue Light | #a3bfc3 | 7.5 | slightly more saturated |
| 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | #bbd2d7 | 8.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1101 | Blue Very Light | #adc9cb | 8.6 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | #d5d0d4 | 9.8 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 908 | Blue Ultra Very Light | #a5c4c3 | 9.8 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1901 | Beige Gray Light | #cdcbc3 | 10.2 | lighter |
Shading Madeira 1708: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira gray family, L* from 84 to 61.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 84.0 |
| 3 lighter | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 82.7 |
| 2 lighter | 1901 | Beige Gray Light | 81.6 |
| 1 lighter | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 79.0 |
| this color | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 74.6 |
| 1 darker | 1701 | Sea Foam Green Light | 72.1 |
| 2 darker | 2611 | Dusty Violet Light | 70.1 |
| 3 darker | 1709 | Blue Gray Very Light | 69.7 |
| 4 darker | 1807 | Shell Gray Medium | 60.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1708
One strand each of Madeira 1805 and Madeira 907 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1002, ΔE 6.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1708 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1805 Gray Green Ultra Very Light + 1 × Madeira 907 Cornflower Blue Light | #afb8c2 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1807 Shell Gray Medium | #adb5bb | 1.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light + 1 × Madeira 2612 Dusty Violet Medium | #b0b7c0 | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1708
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #afb9c1; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Madeira 1708
Substituting Madeira 1708 takes care: DMC 932 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.4), and Anchor 1096 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1708 is number 7 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light and down to Madeira 1701 Sea Foam Green Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1708 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 10.5:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (2.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Grey (ΔE 5.1), Hama 70 Light Grey (ΔE 2.9) and Artkal S S79 Light Gray (ΔE 5.0); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1708?
DMC 932 Antique Blue Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light (ΔE 4.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 03 (ΔE 4.7) and DMC 04 (ΔE 5.3).
What color is Madeira 1708?
Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light is a light gray in the gray family: hex #afb9c1, RGB 175, 185, 193, L* 74.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1708?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light is nearest (ΔE 6.5). From other brands, DMC 932 (ΔE 4.4) or Anchor 1096 (ΔE 4.3). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1805 and Madeira 907 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Madeira 1708 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Grey (#b3bab8) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.1 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 70 Light Grey (ΔE 2.9).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1708?
Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light at ΔE 4.3 (close), then Anchor 1032 at ΔE 4.8.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light ΔE 6.5
- Madeira 1014 Blue Light ΔE 7.5
- Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 8.0
- Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light ΔE 8.6
- Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light ΔE 9.8
- Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light ΔE 10.2
Madeira 1708 in other brands
- Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light ΔE 4.3
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 5.1
- Hama 70 Light Grey ΔE 2.9
- Artkal S S79 Light Gray ΔE 5.0
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 10.4