Madeira 1012 Blue Medium
On screen, Madeira 1012 Blue Medium reads as a dark, soft blue (#176b8f). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 824 Blue Very Dark at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark at ΔE 2.4 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1012 Blue Medium
#176b8f · RGB 23, 107, 143
Closest to Madeira 1012 in other brands
- DMC 824 Blue Very Dark ΔE 3.4 close
- Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark ΔE 2.4 very close
- Perler Cobalt ΔE 8.4 similar
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 5.5 close
- Artkal S S107 Pond Blue ΔE 3.8 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 12.0 loose
Madeira 1012 color values
| Code | 1012 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #176b8f |
| RGB | 23, 107, 143 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 42.3, a* -10.8, b* -26.5 |
| HSL | 198°, 72 %, 33 % |
| Color family | Blue, 15 of 33 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 42.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 824 Blue Very Dark, ΔE 3.4 |
Madeira 1012 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1012: the best is Anchor 162 at ΔE 2.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 824 | Blue Very Dark | 3.4 | close |
| DMC | 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 4.5 | close |
| DMC | 312 | Baby Blue Very Dark | 4.7 | close |
| Anchor | 162 | Sapphire Medium Dark | 2.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 169 | Surf Blue Medium | 4.7 | close |
| Anchor | 410 | Ice Blue Dark | 5.5 | close |
| Perler | Cobalt | code 80-15200 | 8.4 | similar |
| Perler | Denim | code 80-15253 | 11.0 | loose |
| Hama | 83 | Petrol Blue | 5.5 | close |
| Hama | 119 | Sky Blue | 11.5 | loose |
| Artkal S | S107 | Pond Blue | 3.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S106 | Wegdewood Blue | 5.4 | close |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 12.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 21.1 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1012
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1012; the nearest, Madeira 1107 Wedgewood Dark, sits at ΔE 3.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1107 | Wedgewood Dark | #2c6a92 | 3.2 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1004 | Antique Blue Medium | #3a6a8c | 4.0 | slightly more muted |
| 1712 | Dusty Blue Dark | #335a74 | 7.1 | darker and more muted |
| 1711 | Dusty Blue Medium | #486f7f | 7.1 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 2505 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #005970 | 7.8 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 911 | Delft Dark | #17609e | 8.0 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1108 | Misty Blue Dark | #177587 | 8.3 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1707 | Blue Gray Medium | #496973 | 9.3 | more muted |
Shading Madeira 1012: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira blue family, L* from 58 to 32.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1103 | Electric Blue Medium | 57.8 |
| 3 lighter | 910 | Delft Medium | 51.9 |
| 2 lighter | 1003 | Antique Blue | 51.6 |
| 1 lighter | 1711 | Dusty Blue Medium | 44.6 |
| this color | 1012 | Blue Medium | 42.3 |
| 1 darker | 911 | Delft Dark | 39.6 |
| 2 darker | 1712 | Dusty Blue Dark | 36.5 |
| 3 darker | 2505 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 34.6 |
| 4 darker | 1011 | Blue Dark | 32.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1012
One strand each of Madeira 911 and Madeira 1108 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1107, ΔE 3.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1012 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 911 Delft Dark + 1 × Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark | #176b93 | 1.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 2506 Misty Green Bright + 1 × Madeira 905 Cornflower Blue Dark | #236b89 | 1.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark + 1 × Madeira 1010 Blue Very Dark | #0e6586 | 2.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1012
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #176b8f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 1009 | Blue Very Dark | 3.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 5.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | 4.2:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1012
Substituting Madeira 1012 takes care: DMC 824 is slightly more muted (ΔE 3.4), and Anchor 162 is a little darker (ΔE 2.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1012 is number 15 of 33 in the Madeira blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1711 Dusty Blue Medium and down to Madeira 911 Delft Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1012 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cobalt (ΔE 8.4), Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 5.5) and Artkal S S107 Pond Blue (ΔE 3.8); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1012?
DMC 824 Blue Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1012 Blue Medium (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 3842 (ΔE 4.5) and DMC 312 (ΔE 4.7).
What color is Madeira 1012?
Madeira 1012 Blue Medium is a dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #176b8f, RGB 23, 107, 143, L* 42.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1012?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1107 Wedgewood Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.2). From other brands, DMC 824 (ΔE 3.4) or Anchor 162 (ΔE 2.4). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 911 and Madeira 1108 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is Madeira 1012 in Perler beads?
Perler Cobalt (#0065b1) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 5.5).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1012?
Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark at ΔE 2.4 (very close), then Anchor 169 at ΔE 4.7.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark ΔE 7.1
- Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 7.8
- Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark ΔE 8.3
- Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium ΔE 9.3
Madeira 1012 in other brands
- Anchor 162 Sapphire Medium Dark ΔE 2.4
- Perler Cobalt ΔE 8.4
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 5.5
- Artkal S S107 Pond Blue ΔE 3.8
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 12.0