Madeira 1112 Turquoise Very Light
On screen, Madeira 1112 Turquoise Very Light reads as a light, soft teal (#81cdba). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 959 Sea Green Medium at ΔE 4.5 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 185 Sea Green Light at ΔE 2.4 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1112 Turquoise Very Light
#81cdba · RGB 129, 205, 186
Closest to Madeira 1112 in other brands
- DMC 959 Sea Green Medium ΔE 4.5 close
- Anchor 185 Sea Green Light ΔE 2.4 very close
- Perler Caribbean Sea ΔE 3.7 close
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 7.9 similar
- Artkal S S119 Frosty Blue ΔE 3.4 close
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 20.5 loose
Madeira 1112 color values
| Code | 1112 |
|---|---|
| Name | Turquoise Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #81cdba |
| RGB | 129, 205, 186 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 77.2, a* -27.8, b* 2.0 |
| HSL | 165°, 43 %, 65 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 2 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 77.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 959 Sea Green Medium, ΔE 4.5 |
Madeira 1112 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1112: the best is Anchor 185 at ΔE 2.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 959 | Sea Green Medium | 4.5 | close |
| DMC | 993 | Aquamarine Very Light | 5.6 | close |
| DMC | 3817 | Celadon Green Light | 6.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 185 | Sea Green Light | 2.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 186 | Sea Green Medium Light | 5.9 | close |
| Anchor | 1092 | Turquoise Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Perler | Caribbean Sea | code 80-15266 | 3.7 | close |
| Perler | Light Green | code 80-19011 | 7.7 | similar |
| Hama | 98 | Pastel Mint | 7.9 | similar |
| Hama | 11 | Light Green | 8.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S119 | Frosty Blue | 3.4 | close |
| Artkal S | S147 | Spearmint | 6.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 20.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 24.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1112
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1112; the nearest, Madeira 1113 Turquoise Light, sits at ΔE 4.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1113 | Turquoise Light | #61c2af | 4.3 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1201 | Turquoise Medium | #61c2a5 | 5.4 | darker and more saturated |
| 1211 | Leaf Green Light | #98cfa5 | 8.5 | slightly more saturated |
| 1208 | Jade Light | #bde9d4 | 9.8 | lighter and more muted |
| 1210 | Leaf Green Very Light | #bde9c9 | 10.8 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 908 | Blue Ultra Very Light | #a5c4c3 | 11.4 | more muted |
| 2604 | Nile Green Dark | #88b288 | 12.1 | darker |
| 1101 | Blue Very Light | #adc9cb | 13.2 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading Madeira 1112: lighter and darker teal steps
1 lighter step and 4 darker steps from the Madeira teal and aqua family, L* from 88 to 60.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1112
One strand each of Madeira 1208 and Madeira 1114 models at ΔE 1.9, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1113, ΔE 4.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1112 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1208 Jade Light + 1 × Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark | #8acab6 | 1.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 1210 Leaf Green Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark | #8acab0 | 3.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 1201 Turquoise Medium + 1 × Madeira 908 Blue Ultra Very Light | #88c3b5 | 3.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1112
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #81cdba; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 1314 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 9.6:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 11.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1614 | Sage Green Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1112
Substituting Madeira 1112 takes care: DMC 959 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 4.5), and Anchor 185 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 2.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1112 is number 2 of 22 in the Madeira teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light and down to Madeira 1014 Blue Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1112 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 11.4:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Caribbean Sea (ΔE 3.7), Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 7.9) and Artkal S S119 Frosty Blue (ΔE 3.4); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1112?
DMC 959 Sea Green Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1112 Turquoise Very Light (ΔE 4.5, close). Runners-up: DMC 993 (ΔE 5.6) and DMC 3817 (ΔE 6.8).
What color is Madeira 1112?
Madeira 1112 Turquoise Very Light is a light, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #81cdba, RGB 129, 205, 186, L* 77.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1112?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1113 Turquoise Light is nearest (ΔE 4.3). From other brands, DMC 959 (ΔE 4.5) or Anchor 185 (ΔE 2.4). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1208 and Madeira 1114 models at ΔE 1.9.
What is Madeira 1112 in Perler beads?
Perler Caribbean Sea (#6cc8ad) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.7 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 98 Pastel Mint (ΔE 7.9).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1112?
Anchor 185 Sea Green Light at ΔE 2.4 (very close), then Anchor 186 at ΔE 5.9.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light ΔE 13.2
Madeira 1112 in other brands
- Anchor 185 Sea Green Light ΔE 2.4
- Perler Caribbean Sea ΔE 3.7
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint ΔE 7.9
- Artkal S S119 Frosty Blue ΔE 3.4
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 20.5