Madeira 1810 Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark
Madeira 1810 Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark (#3a262e) is a very dark, muted red. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 154 Grape Very Dark at ΔE 9.9 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 236 Charcoal Gray Dark at ΔE 9.2 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1810 Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark
#3a262e · RGB 58, 38, 46
Closest to Madeira 1810 in other brands
- DMC 154 Grape Very Dark ΔE 9.9 similar
- Anchor 236 Charcoal Gray Dark ΔE 9.2 similar
- Perler Cocoa ΔE 5.3 close
- Hama 63 Bronze ΔE 6.5 similar
- Artkal S S64 Black Rock ΔE 12.4 loose
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 11.8 loose
Madeira 1810 color values
| Code | 1810 |
|---|---|
| Name | Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #3a262e |
| RGB | 58, 38, 46 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 17.8, a* 10.9, b* -1.4 |
| HSL | 336°, 21 %, 19 % |
| Color family | Red, 70 of 74 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 17.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 154 Grape Very Dark, ΔE 9.9 |
Madeira 1810 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1810: the best is Anchor 236 at ΔE 9.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 9.9 | similar |
| DMC | 3371 | Black Brown | 11.8 | loose |
| DMC | 35 | Fuschia Very Dark | 12.8 | loose |
| Anchor | 236 | Charcoal Gray Dark | 9.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 873 | Amethyst Dark | 9.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 401 | Gray Dark | 9.5 | similar |
| Perler | Cocoa | code 80-15262 | 5.3 | close |
| Perler | Black | code 80-19018 | 11.6 | loose |
| Hama | 63 | Bronze | 6.5 | similar |
| Hama | 108 | Aubergine | 8.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S64 | Black Rock | 12.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S13 | Black | 12.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 11.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 14.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1810
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1810; the nearest, Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark, sits at ΔE 9.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | #3c302a | 9.7 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1809 | Shell Gray Very Dark | #4f4543 | 12.0 | much lighter and more muted |
| 2007 | Tan Very Dark | #54251f | 12.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 2607 | Antique Plum Very Dark | #3a001f | 12.6 | darker and more saturated |
| 2614 | Dusty Violet Very Dark | #5e445e | 12.9 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | #402b1b | 13.4 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2608 | Antique Plum Dark | #4f002a | 13.6 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 2004 | Black Brown | #2a1500 | 13.9 | darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1810: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira red family, L* from 38 to 9.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 806 | Antique Violet Dark | 38.4 |
| 3 lighter | 810 | Antique Mauve Dark | 29.7 |
| 2 lighter | 602 | Plum Dark | 25.1 |
| 1 lighter | 2501 | Bright Terracotta Dark | 19.3 |
| this color | 1810 | Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark | 17.8 |
| 1 darker | 2606 | Peach Ultra Very Dark | 16.6 |
| 2 darker | 2608 | Antique Plum Dark | 14.6 |
| 3 darker | 601 | Plum Very Dark | 14.2 |
| 4 darker | 2607 | Antique Plum Very Dark | 9.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1810
One strand each of Madeira 1904 and Madeira 1713 models at ΔE 3.1, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1506, ΔE 9.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1810 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1713 Blue Black | #301d23 | 3.1 |
| 1 × Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark | #3b2025 | 3.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark | #453034 | 3.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1810
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #3a262e; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 1806 | Shell Gray Light | 4.7:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 13.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1807 | Shell Gray Medium | 4.5:1 |
Working with Madeira 1810
Substituting Madeira 1810 takes care: DMC 154 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 9.9), and Anchor 236 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 9.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1810 is number 70 of 74 in the Madeira red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 2501 Bright Terracotta Dark and down to Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1810 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 14.0:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cocoa (ΔE 5.3), Hama 63 Bronze (ΔE 6.5) and Artkal S S64 Black Rock (ΔE 12.4); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1810?
DMC 154 Grape Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1810 Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 9.9, similar). Runners-up: DMC 3371 (ΔE 11.8) and DMC 35 (ΔE 12.8).
What color is Madeira 1810?
Madeira 1810 Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark is a very dark, muted red in the red family: hex #3a262e, RGB 58, 38, 46, L* 17.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1810?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 9.7). From other brands, DMC 154 (ΔE 9.9) or Anchor 236 (ΔE 9.2). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1904 and Madeira 1713 models at ΔE 3.1.
What is Madeira 1810 in Perler beads?
Perler Cocoa (#392928) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.3 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 63 Bronze (ΔE 6.5).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1810?
Anchor 236 Charcoal Gray Dark at ΔE 9.2 (similar), then Anchor 873 at ΔE 9.4.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark ΔE 9.7
- Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark ΔE 12.0
- Madeira 2607 Antique Plum Very Dark ΔE 12.6
- Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark ΔE 13.4
- Madeira 2004 Black Brown ΔE 13.9
Madeira 1810 in other brands
- DMC 154 Grape Very Dark ΔE 9.9
- Perler Cocoa ΔE 5.3
- Hama 63 Bronze ΔE 6.5
- Artkal S S64 Black Rock ΔE 12.4
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 11.8