Madeira 1805 Gray Green Ultra Very Light
On screen, Madeira 1805 Gray Green Ultra Very Light reads as a very light gray (#d5d9d4). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 928 Gray Green Very Light at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light at ΔE 2.3 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1805 Gray Green Ultra Very Light
#d5d9d4 · RGB 213, 217, 212
Closest to Madeira 1805 in other brands
- DMC 928 Gray Green Very Light ΔE 3.4 close
- Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light ΔE 2.3 very close
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 4.5 close
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 2.7 very close
- Artkal S S77 Ghost While ΔE 0.2 identical
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 6.9 similar
Madeira 1805 color values
| Code | 1805 |
|---|---|
| Name | Gray Green Ultra Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #d5d9d4 |
| RGB | 213, 217, 212 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 86.3, a* -2.3, b* 2.0 |
| HSL | 108°, 6 %, 84 % |
| Color family | Gray, 2 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 86.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 928 Gray Green Very Light, ΔE 3.4 |
Madeira 1805 equivalents in other brands
1 pick below reads as identical to Madeira 1805; the loosest listed is Nabbi N10 at ΔE 7.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 928 | Gray Green Very Light | 3.4 | close |
| DMC | 168 | Pewter Very Light | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 02 | Tin | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 847 | Blue Mist Very Light | 2.3 | very close |
| Anchor | 234 | Charcoal Gray Light | 2.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 274 | Blue Mist Light | 3.7 | close |
| Perler | Toasted Marshmallow | code 80-15208 | 4.5 | close |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 5.3 | close |
| Hama | 77 | Cloudy White | 2.7 | very close |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 5.4 | close |
| Artkal S | S77 | Ghost While | 0.2 | identical |
| Artkal S | S78 | Ash Grey | 5.3 | close |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 6.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 7.8 | similar |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1805
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1805; the nearest, Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light, sits at ΔE 4.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | Beige Gray Light | #cdcbc3 | 4.3 | a little darker |
| 2504 | Wedgewood Very Light | #e0ece2 | 5.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | #e2ecdb | 7.0 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | #d5d0d4 | 7.7 | a little darker |
| 2402 | Off White | #f8f8f8 | 7.8 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 2403 | Winter White | #fdfdf8 | 8.1 | much lighter |
| 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | #bbd2d7 | 8.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| White | White | #fcfcfc | 8.6 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading Madeira 1805: lighter and darker gray steps
1 lighter step and 4 darker steps from the Madeira gray family, L* from 92 to 79.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1805
One strand each of Madeira 2402 and Madeira 1701 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1901, ΔE 4.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1805 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2402 Off White + 1 × Madeira 1701 Sea Foam Green Light | #d5dad4 | 0.7 |
| 1 × Madeira White White + 1 × Madeira 1701 Sea Foam Green Light | #d8dcd6 | 0.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1908 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | #d6d8d3 | 1.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1805
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d5d9d4; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (gray) | 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | 8.9:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 14.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1607 | Khaki Green Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1805
Substituting Madeira 1805 takes care: DMC 928 is a little lighter (ΔE 3.4), and Anchor 847 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 2.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1805 is number 2 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1309 Pistachio Green Very Light and down to Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1805 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 14.7:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Toasted Marshmallow (ΔE 4.5), Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 2.7) and Artkal S S77 Ghost While (ΔE 0.2); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1805?
DMC 928 Gray Green Very Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1805 Gray Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 168 (ΔE 3.9) and DMC 02 (ΔE 4.1).
What color is Madeira 1805?
Madeira 1805 Gray Green Ultra Very Light is a very light gray in the gray family: hex #d5d9d4, RGB 213, 217, 212, L* 86.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1805?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light is nearest (ΔE 4.3). From other brands, DMC 928 (ΔE 3.4) or Anchor 847 (ΔE 2.3). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2402 and Madeira 1701 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is Madeira 1805 in Perler beads?
Perler Toasted Marshmallow (#dedace) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.5 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 2.7).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1805?
Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light at ΔE 2.3 (very close), then Anchor 234 at ΔE 2.4.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1805 in other brands
- Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light ΔE 2.3
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 4.5
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 2.7
- Artkal S S77 Ghost While ΔE 0.2
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 6.9