0908 — Blue Ultra Very Light
Blues family#B9DEEC
Need details on Madeira 0908? This light, vivid blue shade (Blue Ultra Very Light) is hex #B9DEEC, RGB 185, 222, 236. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0908
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0908
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 0908
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0908
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0908
Madeira threads that pair well with 0908, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira0908 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 0908
A light, vivid entry in the blues family, Madeira 0908 carries the name Blue Ultra Very Light with sky blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and easy, perfect for porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms. It blends comfortably into projects centered on skies and water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0908?
Madeira 0908 is called Blue Ultra Very Light. It's a light blue shade (hex #B9DEEC, RGB 185, 222, 236) in the blues family, commonly used for winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0908?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0908 (Blue Ultra Very Light) is DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 747 (Sky Blue very light, 75%) and DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0908?
The closest Madeira threads to 0908 are 1014 Blue Light (ΔE 4.55), 1002 Antique Blue Light (ΔE 7.2), and 1001 Antique Blue Very Light (ΔE 7.42). These are useful substitutes when 0908 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0908?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0908 (Blue Ultra Very Light) for charts featuring winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs. The light 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 0908 (Blue Ultra Very 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, 0908 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 14.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.