Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light
Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light is a light gray with the screen hex #bbd2d7. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 927 Gray Green Light at ΔE 3.6 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 1031 Antique Blue Light at ΔE 3.3 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light
#bbd2d7 · RGB 187, 210, 215
Closest to Madeira 1001 in other brands
- DMC 927 Gray Green Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Anchor 1031 Antique Blue Light ΔE 3.3 close
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 4.0 close
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 8.8 similar
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 5.5 close
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 12.4 loose
Madeira 1001 color values
| Code | 1001 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Blue Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #bbd2d7 |
| RGB | 187, 210, 215 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 82.7, a* -6.7, b* -5.1 |
| HSL | 191°, 26 %, 79 % |
| Color family | Gray, 4 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 82.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 927 Gray Green Light, ΔE 3.6 |
Madeira 1001 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1001: the best is Anchor 1031 at ΔE 3.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 927 | Gray Green Light | 3.6 | close |
| DMC | 827 | Blue Very Light | 5.1 | close |
| DMC | 3761 | Sky Blue Light | 5.4 | close |
| Anchor | 1031 | Antique Blue Light | 3.3 | close |
| Anchor | 975 | Sea Blue Light | 3.6 | close |
| Anchor | 9159 | Glacier Blue | 3.7 | close |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 4.0 | close |
| Perler | Light Grey | code 80-15181 | 8.1 | similar |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 8.8 | similar |
| Hama | 01 | White | 9.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S44 | Sky Blue | 5.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S30 | Shadow Green | 6.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 12.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 13.8 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1001
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1001; the nearest, Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 | Blue Very Light | #adc9cb | 3.5 | a little darker |
| 1014 | Blue Light | #a3bfc3 | 5.4 | darker |
| 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | #bde4e9 | 5.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 908 | Blue Ultra Very Light | #a5c4c3 | 5.9 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1708 | Blue Gray Light | #afb9c1 | 8.0 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | #d5d9d4 | 8.2 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1002 | Antique Blue Light | #98b5c3 | 8.5 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 2504 | Wedgewood Very Light | #e0ece2 | 9.7 | lighter |
Shading Madeira 1001: lighter and darker gray steps
3 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira gray family, L* from 92 to 72.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lighter | 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 92.3 |
| 2 lighter | 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | 86.3 |
| 1 lighter | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 84.0 |
| this color | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 82.7 |
| 1 darker | 1901 | Beige Gray Light | 81.6 |
| 2 darker | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 79.0 |
| 3 darker | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 74.6 |
| 4 darker | 1701 | Sea Foam Green Light | 72.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1001
One strand each of Madeira 1104 and Madeira 1708 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1101, ΔE 3.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1001 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light | #b6d0d6 | 1.1 |
| 1 × Madeira 1208 Jade Light + 1 × Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light | #b6d0d4 | 1.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 2403 Winter White + 1 × Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light | #c6d8dd | 2.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1001
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #bbd2d7; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Madeira 1001
Substituting Madeira 1001 takes care: DMC 927 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.6), and Anchor 1031 is a little lighter (ΔE 3.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1001 is number 4 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light and down to Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1001 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Robin's Egg (ΔE 4.0), Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 8.8) and Artkal S S44 Sky Blue (ΔE 5.5); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1001?
DMC 927 Gray Green Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light (ΔE 3.6, close). Runners-up: DMC 827 (ΔE 5.1) and DMC 3761 (ΔE 5.4).
What color is Madeira 1001?
Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light is a light gray in the gray family: hex #bbd2d7, RGB 187, 210, 215, L* 82.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1001?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.5). From other brands, DMC 927 (ΔE 3.6) or Anchor 1031 (ΔE 3.3). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1104 and Madeira 1708 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is Madeira 1001 in Perler beads?
Perler Robin's Egg (#a9cdd5) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.0 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 8.8).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1001?
Anchor 1031 Antique Blue Light at ΔE 3.3 (close), then Anchor 975 at ΔE 3.6.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light ΔE 3.5
- Madeira 1014 Blue Light ΔE 5.4
- Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light ΔE 8.0
- Madeira 1805 Gray Green Ultra Very Light ΔE 8.2
- Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light ΔE 8.5
- Madeira 2504 Wedgewood Very Light ΔE 9.7
Madeira 1001 in other brands
- DMC 927 Gray Green Light ΔE 3.6
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 4.0
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 8.8
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 5.5
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 12.4