0914 — Royal Blue Very Dark
Blues family#1C2C81
Madeira 0914 — Royal Blue Very Dark — has hex #1C2C81 and RGB 28, 44, 129. This medium-dark, vivid 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.
About Madeira 0914
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0914
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 0914
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0914
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 0914 (Royal Blue Very Dark) sits a hair from Madeira 0904 (Cornflower Blue Very Dark) (ΔE 2.88) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0914
Madeira threads that pair well with 0914, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira0914 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 0914
Known as Royal Blue Very Dark, Madeira 0914 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the blues family with true blue tones. It has a intense and saturated feel that suits cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with winter scenes or forget-me-nots for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0914 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0914 is Royal Blue Very Dark — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #1C2C81, RGB 28, 44, 129). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0914?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0914 (Royal Blue Very Dark) is DMC 796 (Royal Blue dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 797 (Royal Blue, 76%) and DMC 820 (Royal Blue very dark, 71%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0914?
The closest Madeira threads to 0914 are 0904 Cornflower Blue Very Dark (ΔE 2.88), 0913 Royal Blue Dark (ΔE 4.98), and 2709 Antique Lavender Light (ΔE 8.2). These are useful substitutes when 0914 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0914 good for?
Madeira 0914 (Royal Blue Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0914.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0914 (Royal Blue Very Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 0914 has a contrast ratio of about 12.2:1 on white fabric and 1.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.