0909 — Delft
Blues family#9EC0DD
Below: Madeira 0909 (Delft), a light, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #9EC0DD and RGB 158, 192, 221. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 0909
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0909
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 0909
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0909
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 0909
Madeira threads that pair well with 0909, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira0909 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 0909
Madeira 0909 (Delft) is a light, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. The soft and gentle mood of this color makes it a natural fit for hydrangea blooms and skies. Expect to see it used in water and denim textures across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0909 look like?
Madeira 0909 (Delft) is a light shade in the blues family with hex #9EC0DD and RGB 158, 192, 221. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0909?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0909 (Delft) is DMC 3325 (Baby Blue light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3841 (Baby Blue pale, 80%) and DMC 800 (Delft Blue pale, 80%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0909?
The closest Madeira threads to 0909 are 0907 Cornflower Blue Light (ΔE 5.02), 1710 Dusty Blue Light (ΔE 7.29), and 0901 Blue Violet Very Light (ΔE 7.48). These are useful substitutes when 0909 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0909?
Reach for Madeira 0909 (Delft) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0909.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0909 (Delft)?
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, 0909 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.