Madeira Mouliné

0907 — Cornflower Blue Light

Blues family#AACFF8

Madeira 0907 — Cornflower Blue Light — has hex #AACFF8 and RGB 170, 207, 248. This light, highly saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#AACFF8
RGB
170, 207, 248
HSL
212°, 85%, 82%
Lab
81.8, -2.8, -24.1
Lightness
82%
Very light
Saturation
85%
Vivid
Hue
212°
Family
Blues

About Madeira 0907

Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist

Fiber
100% cotton
Strands
6 strands
Sold as
10 m

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0907

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Madeira 0907Cornflower Blue Light

Similar Madeira Colors to 0907

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Madeira 0907

On white fabric
1.6:1
On dark fabric
13:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
sky blue

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, Madeira 0907 (Cornflower Blue Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Color Harmonies for Madeira 0907

Madeira threads that pair well with 0907, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Blues Family

Madeira0907 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Madeira 0907

Known as Cornflower Blue Light, Madeira 0907 is a light, highly saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. It has a gentle and clear feel that suits sapphire accents and porcelain patterns particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with hydrangea blooms or skies for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Madeira 0907 — what color is it?

The color of Madeira 0907 is Cornflower Blue Light — a light blue thread (hex #AACFF8, RGB 170, 207, 248). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0907?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 0907 (Cornflower Blue Light) is DMC 3325 (Baby Blue light) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light, 63%) and DMC 800 (Delft Blue pale, 61%).

Which Madeira threads are close to 0907?

The closest Madeira threads to 0907 are 0909 Delft (ΔE 5.02), 0901 Blue Violet Very Light (ΔE 6.66), and 0908 Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 10.15). These are useful substitutes when 0907 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Madeira 0907 good for?

Madeira 0907 (Cornflower Blue Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0907.

What fabric color works best with Madeira 0907 (Cornflower Blue Light)?

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 0907 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.