0904 — Cornflower Blue Very Dark
Blues family#2A358A
Below: Madeira 0904 (Cornflower Blue Very Dark), a medium-dark, vivid blue shade with hex #2A358A and RGB 42, 53, 138. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 0904
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0904
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Madeira Colors to 0904
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0904
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0904 (Cornflower Blue Very Dark) sits a hair from Madeira 0914 (Royal Blue Very Dark) (ΔE 2.88) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0904
Madeira threads that pair well with 0904, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira0904 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 0904
Meet Madeira 0904, Cornflower Blue Very Dark — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the blues family with true blue tones. The intense and saturated character of this shade lends itself well to forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for whale designs and sapphire accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0904 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0904 is Cornflower Blue Very Dark — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #2A358A, RGB 42, 53, 138). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0904?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0904 (Cornflower Blue Very Dark) is DMC 797 (Royal Blue) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 792 (Cornflower Blue dark, 80%) and DMC 796 (Royal Blue dark, 77%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0904?
The closest Madeira threads to 0904 are 0914 Royal Blue Very Dark (ΔE 2.88), 0913 Royal Blue Dark (ΔE 3.67), and 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark (ΔE 8). These are useful substitutes when 0904 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0904 good for?
Madeira 0904 (Cornflower Blue Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0904.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0904 (Cornflower Blue Very Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 0904 has a contrast ratio of about 10.6:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.