0905 — Cornflower Blue Dark
Blues family#4865B0
Madeira 0905 (Cornflower Blue Dark) is a medium, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #4865B0 and RGB values 72, 101, 176. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0905
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0905
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 0905
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0905
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0905
Madeira threads that pair well with 0905, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira0905 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 0905
Cornflower Blue Dark (catalog code Madeira 0905) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with true blue tones. This thread brings a balanced and warm presence to projects featuring bluebird motifs or whale designs. Look for it in charts that feature sapphire accents or porcelain patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0905?
Madeira 0905 is called Cornflower Blue Dark. It's a medium blue shade (hex #4865B0, RGB 72, 101, 176) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0905?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0905 (Cornflower Blue Dark) is DMC 798 (Delft Blue dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 322 (Baby Blue dark, 82%) and DMC 3838 (Lavender Blue dark, 82%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0905?
The closest Madeira threads to 0905 are 1005 Antique Blue Dark (ΔE 4.06), 2702 Blue Violet Very Dark (ΔE 4.51), and 1011 Blue Dark (ΔE 4.7). These are useful substitutes when 0905 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0905?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0905 (Cornflower Blue Dark) for charts featuring denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0905 (Cornflower Blue 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, 0905 has a contrast ratio of about 5.6:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.