Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light
On screen, Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light reads as a medium, soft teal (#69959c). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3810 Turquoise Dark at ΔE 5.4 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 1062 Peacock Blue at ΔE 3.5 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light
#69959c · RGB 105, 149, 156
Closest to Madeira 1111 in other brands
- DMC 3810 Turquoise Dark ΔE 5.4 close
- Anchor 1062 Peacock Blue ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Peacock ΔE 9.6 similar
- Hama 31 Turquoise ΔE 8.5 similar
- Artkal S SG3 Glow Blue ΔE 8.7 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 16.6 loose
Madeira 1111 color values
| Code | 1111 |
|---|---|
| Name | Misty Blue Light |
| Hex (screen) | #69959c |
| RGB | 105, 149, 156 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 58.9, a* -13.1, b* -8.5 |
| HSL | 188°, 20 %, 51 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 9 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 58.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3810 Turquoise Dark, ΔE 5.4 |
Madeira 1111 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1111: the best is Anchor 1062 at ΔE 3.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3810 | Turquoise Dark | 5.4 | close |
| DMC | 518 | Wedgewood Light | 5.4 | close |
| DMC | 3848 | Teal Green Medium | 6.0 | close |
| Anchor | 1062 | Peacock Blue | 3.5 | close |
| Anchor | 168 | Surf Blue Light | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 1039 | Glacier Blue Medium Dark | 5.8 | close |
| Perler | Peacock | code 80-15275 | 9.6 | similar |
| Perler | Lagoon | code 80-15217 | 10.2 | loose |
| Hama | 31 | Turquoise | 8.5 | similar |
| Hama | 17 | Grey | 10.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | SG3 | Glow Blue | 8.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S76 | Sea Blue | 8.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 16.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 18.7 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1111
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1111; the nearest, Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium, sits at ΔE 4.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2508 | Misty Green Medium | #5a8e90 | 4.5 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1110 | Misty Blue Medium Light | #3f959c | 6.6 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1106 | Wedgewood Medium | #4b899c | 6.7 | darker and more saturated |
| 1105 | Wedgewood Light | #6ba9bc | 7.5 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1013 | Blue | #6b95ae | 8.1 | slightly more saturated |
| 1109 | Misty Blue Medium | #348a92 | 8.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 1702 | Sea Foam Green | #899f90 | 11.6 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1710 | Dusty Blue Light | #92a4b3 | 11.8 | lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading Madeira 1111: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira teal and aqua family, L* from 77 to 53.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 908 | Blue Ultra Very Light | 76.9 |
| 3 lighter | 1014 | Blue Light | 75.4 |
| 2 lighter | 1105 | Wedgewood Light | 65.9 |
| 1 lighter | 1114 | Turquoise Medium Dark | 60.1 |
| this color | 1111 | Misty Blue Light | 58.9 |
| 1 darker | 1110 | Misty Blue Medium Light | 57.0 |
| 2 darker | 2508 | Misty Green Medium | 55.6 |
| 3 darker | 1106 | Wedgewood Medium | 53.8 |
| 4 darker | 1109 | Misty Blue Medium | 52.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1111
One strand each of Madeira 1105 and Madeira 1703 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2508, ΔE 4.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1111 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light + 1 × Madeira 1703 Sea Foam Green Medium | #659299 | 1.1 |
| 1 × Madeira 1710 Dusty Blue Light + 1 × Madeira 2506 Misty Green Bright | #6a959f | 1.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 909 Delft + 1 × Madeira 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark | #6896a2 | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1111
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #69959c; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 1314 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 5.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 6.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1505 | Fern Green Ultra Very Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1111
Substituting Madeira 1111 takes care: DMC 3810 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 5.4), and Anchor 1062 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 3.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1111 is number 9 of 22 in the Madeira teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark and down to Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1111 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 6.4:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Peacock (ΔE 9.6), Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 8.5) and Artkal S SG3 Glow Blue (ΔE 8.7); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1111?
DMC 3810 Turquoise Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light (ΔE 5.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 518 (ΔE 5.4) and DMC 3848 (ΔE 6.0).
What color is Madeira 1111?
Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light is a medium, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #69959c, RGB 105, 149, 156, L* 58.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1111?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium is nearest (ΔE 4.5). From other brands, DMC 3810 (ΔE 5.4) or Anchor 1062 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1105 and Madeira 1703 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is Madeira 1111 in Perler beads?
Perler Peacock (#0090ac) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 8.5).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1111?
Anchor 1062 Peacock Blue at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Anchor 168 at ΔE 4.6.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1111 in other brands
- Anchor 1062 Peacock Blue ΔE 3.5
- Perler Peacock ΔE 9.6
- Hama 31 Turquoise ΔE 8.5
- Artkal S SG3 Glow Blue ΔE 8.7
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 16.6