Close-up of deep charcoal-grey velvet with directional nap and subtle muted sheen

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Mark Alexander

Madison Hurricane

Name: Madison Hurricane
Brand: Mark Alexander

Madison Hurricane is a deep charcoal-grey velvet with a quiet, brushed-looking surface. Its close, even pile shifts gently between smoky grey and near-charcoal as the light moves across it.

deep charcoal grey plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

This plain velvet has a cool, deeply muted charcoal tone rather than a warm brown-grey cast. Fine variations in the pile create soft vertical and cloudy tonal movement across the swatch, giving the surface depth without a visible motif. The supplied specification identifies Madison Hurricane as a velvet, making its tactile pile especially suited to upholstery. Its restrained sheen keeps the colour sophisticated and low-key rather than glossy.

How to use it

Use this cool charcoal-grey on a sofa, headboard or occasional chair where its subtle nap can add depth to a darker, quietly tailored scheme. Pair it with pale stone, chalky grey or warm timber to keep the near-black tone from feeling flat.

Its cool charcoal tone and softly changing nap bring understated depth to upholstered seating.

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