DMC 862 to Madeira: Thread Conversion

Madeira 1804 is a close match for DMC 862 Very Light Gray. For silver and metallic simulation work where 862 provides the brightest highlight in a non-metallic gray system, Madeira 1804 performs adequately in most applications. The close rating indicates minor differences from DMC 862's specific neutral-pale character, which are most visible in carefully calibrated photographic gray gradients. For standalone use as a very light gray highlight accent, Madeira 1804 is a workable substitute that reads as near-white-but-clearly-gray in finished stitchwork.