0913 — Royal Blue Dark
Blues family#07379C
Looking up Madeira 0913? It's Royal Blue Dark, a medium-dark blue shade (#07379C / RGB 7, 55, 156). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 0913
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0913
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 0913
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0913
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 0913 (Royal Blue Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0913
Madeira threads that pair well with 0913, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira0913 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 0913
Madeira 0913 is the floss known as Royal Blue Dark: a highly saturated, medium-dark member of the blues family with true blue tones. The shade reads as deep and vivid — a go-to choice for denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds. It also turns up in patterns built around nautical themes and winter scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0913 look like?
Madeira 0913 (Royal Blue Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #07379C and RGB 7, 55, 156. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0913?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0913 (Royal Blue Dark) is DMC 797 (Royal Blue) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 792 (Cornflower Blue dark, 67%) and DMC 824 (Blue very dark, 64%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0913?
The closest Madeira threads to 0913 are 0904 Cornflower Blue Very Dark (ΔE 3.67), 0914 Royal Blue Very Dark (ΔE 4.98), and 0912 Royal Blue Medium (ΔE 6.85). These are useful substitutes when 0913 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0913?
Reach for Madeira 0913 (Royal Blue Dark) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0913.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0913 (Royal 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, 0913 has a contrast ratio of about 10.3:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.