Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark
Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark (#005970) is a dark, soft blue. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 4.0 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark at ΔE 1.4 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark
#005970 · RGB 0, 89, 112
Closest to Madeira 2505 in other brands
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 4.0 close
- Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark ΔE 1.4 very close
- Perler Dark Blue ΔE 13.2 loose
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 11.6 loose
- Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue ΔE 10.6 loose
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 17.0 loose
Madeira 2505 color values
| Code | 2505 |
|---|---|
| Name | Wedgewood Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #005970 |
| RGB | 0, 89, 112 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 34.6, a* -13.8, b* -19.5 |
| HSL | 192°, 100 %, 22 % |
| Color family | Blue, 20 of 33 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 34.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 4.0 |
Madeira 2505 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2505: the best is Anchor 170 at ΔE 1.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | 4.0 | close |
| DMC | 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 5.7 | close |
| DMC | 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 8.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 170 | Surf Blue Dark | 1.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 1066 | Wedgewood Dark | 1.8 | very close |
| Anchor | 1068 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Blue | code 80-19008 | 13.2 | loose |
| Perler | Charcoal | code 80-15207 | 13.5 | loose |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 11.6 | loose |
| Hama | 83 | Petrol Blue | 12.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S106 | Wegdewood Blue | 10.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S107 | Pond Blue | 11.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 17.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 19.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2505
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2505; the nearest, Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark, sits at ΔE 6.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1712 | Dusty Blue Dark | #335a74 | 6.5 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1012 | Blue Medium | #176b8f | 7.8 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1011 | Blue Dark | #00517a | 8.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1005 | Antique Blue Dark | #104a6d | 8.7 | a little darker |
| 1707 | Blue Gray Medium | #496973 | 9.3 | lighter and more muted |
| 1706 | Blue Gray Dark | #003f49 | 9.7 | darker and more muted |
| 1107 | Wedgewood Dark | #2c6a92 | 9.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1004 | Antique Blue Medium | #3a6a8c | 9.8 | lighter |
Shading Madeira 2505: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira blue family, L* from 43 to 30.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1004 | Antique Blue Medium | 42.9 |
| 3 lighter | 1107 | Wedgewood Dark | 42.6 |
| 2 lighter | 1012 | Blue Medium | 42.3 |
| 1 lighter | 1712 | Dusty Blue Dark | 36.5 |
| this color | 2505 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 34.6 |
| 1 darker | 1010 | Blue Very Dark | 33.0 |
| 2 darker | 905 | Cornflower Blue Dark | 32.5 |
| 3 darker | 1011 | Blue Dark | 32.5 |
| 4 darker | 1005 | Antique Blue Dark | 29.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2505
One strand each of Madeira 1012 and Madeira 1204 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1712, ΔE 6.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2505 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1012 Blue Medium + 1 × Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | #0e5c71 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 1011 Blue Dark + 1 × Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium | #00566a | 1.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 1010 Blue Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium | #005670 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2505
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #005970; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 901 | Blue Violet Very Light | 3.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 7.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 4.5:1 |
Working with Madeira 2505
Substituting Madeira 2505 takes care: DMC 311 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.0), and Anchor 170 is a little darker (ΔE 1.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2505 is number 20 of 33 in the Madeira blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark and down to Madeira 1010 Blue Very Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2505 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 13.2), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 11.6) and Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue (ΔE 10.6); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a loose stand-in at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2505?
DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark (ΔE 4.0, close). Runners-up: DMC 3842 (ΔE 5.7) and DMC 803 (ΔE 8.3).
What color is Madeira 2505?
Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark is a dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #005970, RGB 0, 89, 112, L* 34.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2505?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.5). From other brands, DMC 311 (ΔE 4.0) or Anchor 170 (ΔE 1.4). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1012 and Madeira 1204 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Madeira 2505 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Blue (#0e5092) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 13.2 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 11.6).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2505?
Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark at ΔE 1.4 (very close), then Anchor 1066 at ΔE 1.8.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark ΔE 6.5
- Madeira 1012 Blue Medium ΔE 7.8
- Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium ΔE 9.3
- Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark ΔE 9.7
Madeira 2505 in other brands
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 4.0
- Anchor 170 Surf Blue Dark ΔE 1.4
- Perler Dark Blue ΔE 13.2
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 11.6
- Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue ΔE 10.6
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 17.0