0911 — Delft Dark
Blues family#5481C4
Below: Madeira 0911 (Delft Dark), a medium, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #5481C4 and RGB 84, 129, 196. 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 0911
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0911
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 0911
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0911
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0911
Madeira threads that pair well with 0911, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira0911 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 0911
Meet Madeira 0911, Delft Dark — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. The steady and rich character of this shade lends itself well to skies and water. Stitchers frequently choose it for denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0911 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0911 is Delft Dark — a medium blue thread (hex #5481C4, RGB 84, 129, 196). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0911?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0911 (Delft Dark) is DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 794 (Cornflower Blue light, 72%) and DMC 334 (Baby Blue medium, 71%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0911?
The closest Madeira threads to 0911 are 1004 Antique Blue Medium (ΔE 4.32), 0906 Cornflower Blue Light (ΔE 4.89), and 1012 Blue Medium (ΔE 5). These are useful substitutes when 0911 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0911 good for?
Madeira 0911 (Delft Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0911.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0911 (Delft Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 0911 has a contrast ratio of about 4:1 on white fabric and 5.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.