Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium
Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium is a dark, soft teal with the screen hex #005b57. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 9.3 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark at ΔE 6.8 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium
#005b57 · RGB 0, 91, 87
Closest to Madeira 2705 in other brands
- DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark ΔE 9.3 similar
- Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark ΔE 6.8 similar
- Perler Forest ΔE 1.1 very close
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 17.3 loose
- Artkal S S09 Dark Green ΔE 4.9 close
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 11.0 loose
Madeira 2705 color values
| Code | 2705 |
|---|---|
| Name | Misty Turquoise Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #005b57 |
| RGB | 0, 91, 87 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 34.3, a* -24.0, b* -4.4 |
| HSL | 177°, 100 %, 18 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 19 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 34.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 9.3 |
Madeira 2705 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2705: the best is Anchor 878 at ΔE 6.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3808 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | 9.3 | similar |
| DMC | 500 | Blue Green Very Dark | 10.8 | loose |
| DMC | 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 11.0 | loose |
| Anchor | 878 | Pine Medium Dark | 6.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 1076 | Misty Green Dark | 8.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 879 | Pine Dark | 9.0 | similar |
| Perler | Forest | code 80-15247 | 1.1 | very close |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 8.0 | similar |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 17.3 | loose |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 17.5 | loose |
| Artkal S | S09 | Dark Green | 4.9 | close |
| Artkal S | S126 | Dark Eucalyptus | 6.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 11.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 20.5 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2705
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2705; the nearest, Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark, sits at ΔE 5.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2507 | Misty Green Dark | #00695f | 5.2 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1204 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | #004941 | 6.2 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1205 | Blue Green | #00543c | 9.0 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1704 | Sea Foam Green Dark | #4a6051 | 11.6 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1706 | Blue Gray Dark | #003f49 | 12.0 | darker and more muted |
| 1705 | Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark | #153f2a | 12.6 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 2505 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #005970 | 12.9 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1108 | Misty Blue Dark | #177587 | 13.5 | lighter |
Shading Madeira 2705: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 3 darker steps from the Madeira teal and aqua family, L* from 50 to 8.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2506 | Misty Green Bright | 49.5 |
| 3 lighter | 1108 | Misty Blue Dark | 45.2 |
| 2 lighter | 1707 | Blue Gray Medium | 42.4 |
| 1 lighter | 2507 | Misty Green Dark | 39.5 |
| this color | 2705 | Misty Turquoise Medium | 34.3 |
| 1 darker | 1204 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | 27.1 |
| 2 darker | 1706 | Blue Gray Dark | 23.8 |
| 3 darker | 1314 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 8.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2705
One strand each of Madeira 2507 and Madeira 1706 models at ΔE 1.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2507, ΔE 5.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2705 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark | #005755 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | #005b52 | 2.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark | #005554 | 2.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2705
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #005b57; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 5.9:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 7.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 4.6:1 |
How to use Madeira 2705
Substituting Madeira 2705 takes care: DMC 3808 is lighter and more muted (ΔE 9.3), and Anchor 878 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 6.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2705 is number 19 of 22 in the Madeira teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark and down to Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 2705 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.0:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Forest (ΔE 1.1), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 17.3) and Artkal S S09 Dark Green (ΔE 4.9); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2705?
DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium (ΔE 9.3, similar). Runners-up: DMC 500 (ΔE 10.8) and DMC 3818 (ΔE 11.0).
What color is Madeira 2705?
Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium is a dark, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #005b57, RGB 0, 91, 87, L* 34.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2705?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.2). From other brands, DMC 3808 (ΔE 9.3) or Anchor 878 (ΔE 6.8). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2507 and Madeira 1706 models at ΔE 1.6.
What is Madeira 2705 in Perler beads?
Perler Forest (#005d57) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 1.1 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 17.3).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2705?
Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark at ΔE 6.8 (similar), then Anchor 1076 at ΔE 8.4.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark ΔE 5.2
- Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark ΔE 6.2
- Madeira 1704 Sea Foam Green Dark ΔE 11.6
- Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark ΔE 12.0
- Madeira 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark ΔE 12.6
- Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 12.9
- Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark ΔE 13.5
Madeira 2705 in other brands
- DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark ΔE 9.3
- Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark ΔE 6.8
- Perler Forest ΔE 1.1
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 17.3
- Artkal S S09 Dark Green ΔE 4.9
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 11.0