Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark
Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark (#4f4543) is a dark gray. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark at ΔE 5.6 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 401 Gray Dark at ΔE 6.9 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark
#4f4543 · RGB 79, 69, 67
Closest to Madeira 1809 in other brands
- DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark ΔE 5.6 close
- Anchor 401 Gray Dark ΔE 6.9 similar
- Perler Brown ΔE 8.3 similar
- Hama 62 Silver ΔE 5.3 close
- Artkal S S158 Pepper ΔE 8.9 similar
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 4.0 close
Madeira 1809 color values
| Code | 1809 |
|---|---|
| Name | Shell Gray Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #4f4543 |
| RGB | 79, 69, 67 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 30.2, a* 3.8, b* 2.8 |
| HSL | 10°, 8 %, 29 % |
| Color family | Gray, 16 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 30.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark, ΔE 5.6 |
Madeira 1809 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1809: the best is DMC 844 at ΔE 5.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 844 | Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | 5.6 | close |
| DMC | 3799 | Pewter Gray Very Dark | 5.8 | close |
| DMC | 779 | Cocoa Dark | 6.6 | similar |
| Anchor | 401 | Gray Dark | 6.9 | similar |
| Anchor | 400 | Gray Medium | 7.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 1086 | Mocha Brown Dark | 8.1 | similar |
| Perler | Brown | code 80-19012 | 8.3 | similar |
| Perler | Black | code 80-19018 | 8.9 | similar |
| Hama | 62 | Silver | 5.3 | close |
| Hama | 63 | Bronze | 7.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S158 | Pepper | 8.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 9.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 4.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 8.2 | similar |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1809
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1809; the nearest, Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark, sits at ΔE 7.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | #3c302a | 7.3 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1811 | Beaver Gray Dark | #5b5243 | 8.6 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 806 | Antique Violet Dark | #705357 | 10.9 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | #402b1b | 11.6 | darker and more saturated |
| 1714 | Steel Gray Dark | #615869 | 11.9 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1810 | Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark | #3a262e | 12.0 | much darker and more saturated |
| 1801 | Steel Gray Medium | #6c626c | 12.3 | much lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1905 | Beige Gray Very Dark | #6a553b | 12.7 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1809: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the Madeira gray family, L* from 60 to 21.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1809
One strand each of Madeira 1811 and Madeira 1810 models at ΔE 3.0, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1506, ΔE 7.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1809 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark + 1 × Madeira 1810 Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark | #4d403a | 3.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium + 1 × Madeira 1505 Fern Green Ultra Very Dark | #554b4d | 3.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium + 1 × Madeira 2004 Black Brown | #53484d | 4.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1809
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #4f4543; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with Madeira 1809
Substituting Madeira 1809 takes care: DMC 844 is slightly more muted (ΔE 5.6), and Anchor 401 is darker (ΔE 6.9). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1809 is number 16 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium and down to Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1809 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 9.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Brown (ΔE 8.3), Hama 62 Silver (ΔE 5.3) and Artkal S S158 Pepper (ΔE 8.9); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1809?
DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark (ΔE 5.6, close). Runners-up: DMC 3799 (ΔE 5.8) and DMC 779 (ΔE 6.6).
What color is Madeira 1809?
Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark is a dark gray in the gray family: hex #4f4543, RGB 79, 69, 67, L* 30.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1809?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 7.3). From other brands, DMC 844 (ΔE 5.6) or Anchor 401 (ΔE 6.9). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1811 and Madeira 1810 models at ΔE 3.0.
What is Madeira 1809 in Perler beads?
Perler Brown (#674c44) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 62 Silver (ΔE 5.3).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1809?
Anchor 401 Gray Dark at ΔE 6.9 (similar), then Anchor 400 at ΔE 7.4.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark ΔE 7.3
- Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark ΔE 8.6
- Madeira 806 Antique Violet Dark ΔE 10.9
- Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark ΔE 11.6
- Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark ΔE 11.9
- Madeira 1810 Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark ΔE 12.0
- Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium ΔE 12.3
- Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark ΔE 12.7
Madeira 1809 in other brands
- Anchor 401 Gray Dark ΔE 6.9
- Perler Brown ΔE 8.3
- Hama 62 Silver ΔE 5.3
- Artkal S S158 Pepper ΔE 8.9
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 4.0