Madeira 907 Cornflower Blue Light
On screen, Madeira 907 Cornflower Blue Light reads as a medium, soft blue (#798eae). Its DMC twin is DMC 3839 Lavender Blue Medium (ΔE 0.9, identical to the eye), and the nearest Anchor is Anchor 121 Blueberry Medium Light at ΔE 3.2 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 907 Cornflower Blue Light
#798eae · RGB 121, 142, 174
Closest to Madeira 907 in other brands
- DMC 3839 Lavender Blue Medium ΔE 0.9 identical
- Anchor 121 Blueberry Medium Light ΔE 3.2 close
- Perler Periwinkle Blue ΔE 5.7 close
- Hama 107 Lavender ΔE 5.4 close
- Artkal S S139 Forget Me Not ΔE 6.7 similar
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 10.2 loose
Madeira 907 color values
| Code | 907 |
|---|---|
| Name | Cornflower Blue Light |
| Hex (screen) | #798eae |
| RGB | 121, 142, 174 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 58.5, a* 0.2, b* -19.3 |
| HSL | 216°, 25 %, 58 % |
| Color family | Blue, 6 of 33 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 58.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3839 Lavender Blue Medium, ΔE 0.9 |
Madeira 907 equivalents in other brands
1 pick below reads as identical to Madeira 907; the loosest listed is Nabbi N17 at ΔE 12.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3839 | Lavender Blue Medium | 0.9 | identical |
| DMC | 799 | Delft Blue Medium | 2.2 | very close |
| DMC | 931 | Antique Blue Medium | 5.5 | close |
| Anchor | 121 | Blueberry Medium Light | 3.2 | close |
| Anchor | 145 | Delft Blue Light | 3.5 | close |
| Anchor | 175 | Ocean Blue Light | 5.7 | close |
| Perler | Periwinkle Blue | code 80-19070 | 5.7 | close |
| Perler | Thistle | code 80-15251 | 8.3 | similar |
| Hama | 107 | Lavender | 5.4 | close |
| Hama | 17 | Grey | 8.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S139 | Forget Me Not | 6.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S138 | Cornflower Blue | 7.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 10.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 12.4 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 907
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 907; the nearest, Madeira 909 Delft, sits at ΔE 7.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 909 | Delft | #90a5c3 | 7.4 | lighter |
| 1013 | Blue | #6b95ae | 8.0 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 910 | Delft Medium | #5680a4 | 8.2 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1003 | Antique Blue | #597f9e | 8.4 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1710 | Dusty Blue Light | #92a4b3 | 9.5 | lighter and more muted |
| 902 | Blue Violet Light | #7073a9 | 10.8 | darker and more saturated |
| 1802 | Steel Gray Light | #86828b | 12.4 | a little darker and more muted |
| 2711 | Antique Lavender Dark | #9888b2 | 13.3 | slightly more saturated |
Shading Madeira 907: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira blue family, L* from 73 to 42.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 901 | Blue Violet Very Light | 73.3 |
| 3 lighter | 909 | Delft | 67.1 |
| 2 lighter | 1710 | Dusty Blue Light | 66.5 |
| 1 lighter | 1013 | Blue | 59.6 |
| this color | 907 | Cornflower Blue Light | 58.5 |
| 1 darker | 910 | Delft Medium | 51.9 |
| 2 darker | 1003 | Antique Blue | 51.6 |
| 3 darker | 902 | Blue Violet Light | 50.2 |
| 4 darker | 906 | Cornflower Blue Medium | 42.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 907
One strand each of Madeira 909 and Madeira 906 models at ΔE 2.0, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 909, ΔE 7.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 907 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 909 Delft + 1 × Madeira 906 Cornflower Blue Medium | #7589ac | 2.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 2711 Antique Lavender Dark + 1 × Madeira 1106 Wedgewood Medium | #7989a7 | 2.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 909 Delft + 1 × Madeira 1004 Antique Blue Medium | #708baa | 2.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 907
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #798eae; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 1009 | Blue Very Dark | 6.2:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 6.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1505 | Fern Green Ultra Very Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 907
Swapping Madeira 907 for DMC 3839 is safe even across large fills: at ΔE 0.9 the published values are practically the same in lightness and saturation, so a chart keyed in Madeira works in DMC without a test stitch.
Madeira 907 is number 6 of 33 in the Madeira blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1013 Blue and down to Madeira 910 Delft Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 907 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 6.3:1 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 Periwinkle Blue (ΔE 5.7), Hama 107 Lavender (ΔE 5.4) and Artkal S S139 Forget Me Not (ΔE 6.7); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 907?
DMC 3839 Lavender Blue Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 907 Cornflower Blue Light (ΔE 0.9, identical). Runners-up: DMC 799 (ΔE 2.2) and DMC 931 (ΔE 5.5).
What color is Madeira 907?
Madeira 907 Cornflower Blue Light is a medium, soft blue in the blue family: hex #798eae, RGB 121, 142, 174, L* 58.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 907?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 909 Delft is nearest (ΔE 7.4). From other brands, DMC 3839 (ΔE 0.9) or Anchor 121 (ΔE 3.2). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 909 and Madeira 906 models at ΔE 2.0.
What is Madeira 907 in Perler beads?
Perler Periwinkle Blue (#6683b7) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.7 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 107 Lavender (ΔE 5.4).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 907?
Anchor 121 Blueberry Medium Light at ΔE 3.2 (close), then Anchor 145 at ΔE 3.5.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1802 Steel Gray Light ΔE 12.4
Madeira 907 in other brands
- Perler Periwinkle Blue ΔE 5.7
- Hama 107 Lavender ΔE 5.4
- Artkal S S139 Forget Me Not ΔE 6.7
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 10.2