Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light
On screen, Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light reads as a light, muted blue (#98b5c3). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 932 Antique Blue Light at ΔE 4.2 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light at ΔE 2.6 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light
#98b5c3 · RGB 152, 181, 195
Closest to Madeira 1002 in other brands
- DMC 932 Antique Blue Light ΔE 4.2 close
- Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light ΔE 2.6 very close
- Perler Mist ΔE 1.5 very close
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 3.0 very close
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 6.3 similar
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 11.2 loose
Madeira 1002 color values
| Code | 1002 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Blue Light |
| Hex (screen) | #98b5c3 |
| RGB | 152, 181, 195 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 72.0, a* -6.8, b* -10.4 |
| HSL | 200°, 26 %, 68 % |
| Color family | Blue, 2 of 33 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 72.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 932 Antique Blue Light, ΔE 4.2 |
Madeira 1002 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1002: the best is Anchor 144 at ΔE 2.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 932 | Antique Blue Light | 4.2 | close |
| DMC | 813 | Blue Light | 4.3 | close |
| DMC | 3755 | Baby Blue | 4.5 | close |
| Anchor | 144 | Delft Blue Very Light | 2.6 | very close |
| Anchor | 976 | Sea Blue Medium Light | 2.8 | very close |
| Anchor | 1096 | Blue Violet Light | 3.0 | very close |
| Perler | Mist | code 80-15215 | 1.5 | very close |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 7.1 | similar |
| Hama | 97 | Pastel Ice Blue | 3.0 | very close |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 5.1 | close |
| Artkal S | S44 | Sky Blue | 6.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | SG3 | Glow Blue | 7.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 11.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 13.5 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1002
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1002; the nearest, Madeira 1014 Blue Light, sits at ΔE 5.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1014 | Blue Light | #a3bfc3 | 5.2 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1710 | Dusty Blue Light | #92a4b3 | 5.9 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1708 | Blue Gray Light | #afb9c1 | 6.5 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1101 | Blue Very Light | #adc9cb | 7.5 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 908 | Blue Ultra Very Light | #a5c4c3 | 8.1 | a little lighter |
| 1105 | Wedgewood Light | #6ba9bc | 8.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | #bbd2d7 | 8.5 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 909 | Delft | #90a5c3 | 9.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1002: lighter and darker blue steps
1 lighter step and 4 darker steps from the Madeira blue family, L* from 73 to 58.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lighter | 901 | Blue Violet Very Light | 73.3 |
| this color | 1002 | Antique Blue Light | 72.0 |
| 1 darker | 909 | Delft | 67.1 |
| 2 darker | 1710 | Dusty Blue Light | 66.5 |
| 3 darker | 1013 | Blue | 59.6 |
| 4 darker | 907 | Cornflower Blue Light | 58.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1002
One strand each of Madeira 1001 and Madeira 1013 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1014, ΔE 5.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1002 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1013 Blue | #9ab7c4 | 0.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 908 Blue Ultra Very Light + 1 × Madeira 909 Delft | #9bb5c3 | 1.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light + 1 × Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light | #92b1bf | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1002
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #98b5c3; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 1009 | Blue Very Dark | 9.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 9.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2008 | Tan Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1002
Substituting Madeira 1002 takes care: DMC 932 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 4.2), and Anchor 144 is a little lighter (ΔE 2.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1002 is number 2 of 33 in the Madeira blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light and down to Madeira 909 Delft. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1002 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.7:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Mist (ΔE 1.5), Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 3.0) and Artkal S S44 Sky Blue (ΔE 6.3); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1002?
DMC 932 Antique Blue Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light (ΔE 4.2, close). Runners-up: DMC 813 (ΔE 4.3) and DMC 3755 (ΔE 4.5).
What color is Madeira 1002?
Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light is a light, muted blue in the blue family: hex #98b5c3, RGB 152, 181, 195, L* 72.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1002?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1014 Blue Light is nearest (ΔE 5.2). From other brands, DMC 932 (ΔE 4.2) or Anchor 144 (ΔE 2.6). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1001 and Madeira 1013 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is Madeira 1002 in Perler beads?
Perler Mist (#93b0bd) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 1.5 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 3.0).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1002?
Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light at ΔE 2.6 (very close), then Anchor 976 at ΔE 2.8.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1014 Blue Light ΔE 5.2
- Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light ΔE 6.5
- Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light ΔE 7.5
- Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light ΔE 8.3
- Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 8.5
Madeira 1002 in other brands
- Anchor 144 Delft Blue Very Light ΔE 2.6
- Perler Mist ΔE 1.5
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 3.0
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 6.3
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 11.2