Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium
Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium (#5a8e90) is a medium, soft teal. The closest DMC thread is DMC 3848 Teal Green Medium, very close at ΔE 2.7; in Anchor, use Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light (ΔE 6.3, similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium
#5a8e90 · RGB 90, 142, 144
Closest to Madeira 2508 in other brands
- DMC 3848 Teal Green Medium ΔE 2.7 very close
- Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light ΔE 6.3 similar
- Perler Teal ΔE 9.3 similar
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 7.1 similar
- Artkal S S76 Sea Blue ΔE 8.6 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 17.5 loose
Madeira 2508 color values
| Code | 2508 |
|---|---|
| Name | Misty Green Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #5a8e90 |
| RGB | 90, 142, 144 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 55.6, a* -16.7, b* -6.6 |
| HSL | 182°, 23 %, 46 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 11 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 55.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3848 Teal Green Medium, ΔE 2.7 |
Madeira 2508 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2508: the best is DMC 3848 at ΔE 2.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3848 | Teal Green Medium | 2.7 | very close |
| DMC | 3810 | Turquoise Dark | 4.3 | close |
| DMC | 806 | Peacock Blue Dark | 6.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 168 | Surf Blue Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 1062 | Peacock Blue | 6.7 | similar |
| Anchor | 779 | Blue Mist Medium Dark | 8.2 | similar |
| Perler | Teal | code 80-15218 | 9.3 | similar |
| Perler | Parrot Green | code 80-19091 | 9.3 | similar |
| Hama | 113 | Aqua | 7.1 | similar |
| Hama | 31 | Turquoise | 11.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S76 | Sea Blue | 8.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S45 | Medium Turquoise | 10.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 17.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 22.4 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2508
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2508; the nearest, Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light, sits at ΔE 4.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 | Misty Blue Light | #69959c | 4.5 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1110 | Misty Blue Medium Light | #3f959c | 4.7 | more saturated |
| 1109 | Misty Blue Medium | #348a92 | 5.1 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1106 | Wedgewood Medium | #4b899c | 7.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 2506 | Misty Green Bright | #008388 | 8.6 | darker and more saturated |
| 1105 | Wedgewood Light | #6ba9bc | 11.2 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1013 | Blue | #6b95ae | 11.7 | a little lighter |
| 2706 | Misty Turquoise Dark | #008576 | 11.8 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 2508: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira teal and aqua family, L* from 66 to 50.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1105 | Wedgewood Light | 65.9 |
| 3 lighter | 1114 | Turquoise Medium Dark | 60.1 |
| 2 lighter | 1111 | Misty Blue Light | 58.9 |
| 1 lighter | 1110 | Misty Blue Medium Light | 57.0 |
| this color | 2508 | Misty Green Medium | 55.6 |
| 1 darker | 1106 | Wedgewood Medium | 53.8 |
| 2 darker | 1109 | Misty Blue Medium | 52.9 |
| 3 darker | 2706 | Misty Turquoise Dark | 49.6 |
| 4 darker | 2506 | Misty Green Bright | 49.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2508
One strand each of Madeira 907 and Madeira 1202 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1111, ΔE 4.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2508 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 907 Cornflower Blue Light + 1 × Madeira 1202 Turquoise Dark | #578e8e | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 907 Cornflower Blue Light + 1 × Madeira 1203 Turquoise Very Dark | #57898c | 1.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 910 Delft Medium + 1 × Madeira 1207 Jade Medium | #5a918f | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2508
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #5a8e90; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 1314 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 4.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 5.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2003 | Brown Dark | 4.5:1 |
Working with Madeira 2508
DMC 3848 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 2508. It is slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 2508 is number 11 of 22 in the Madeira teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light and down to Madeira 1106 Wedgewood Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2508 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 5.7:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Teal (ΔE 9.3), Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 7.1) and Artkal S S76 Sea Blue (ΔE 8.6); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2508?
DMC 3848 Teal Green Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium (ΔE 2.7, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3810 (ΔE 4.3) and DMC 806 (ΔE 6.3).
What color is Madeira 2508?
Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium is a medium, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #5a8e90, RGB 90, 142, 144, L* 55.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2508?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light is nearest (ΔE 4.5). From other brands, DMC 3848 (ΔE 2.7) or Anchor 168 (ΔE 6.3). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 907 and Madeira 1202 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is Madeira 2508 in Perler beads?
Perler Teal (#047f8a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 7.1).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2508?
Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light at ΔE 6.3 (similar), then Anchor 1062 at ΔE 6.7.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light ΔE 4.5
- Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light ΔE 4.7
- Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light ΔE 11.2
Madeira 2508 in other brands
- Perler Teal ΔE 9.3
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 7.1
- Artkal S S76 Sea Blue ΔE 8.6
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 17.5