0914 — Royal Blue Very Dark
Blues family
Madeira 0914 — Royal Blue Very Dark — has hex #00014A and RGB 0, 1, 74. This dark, highly saturated 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0914
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Madeira 0914 (Royal Blue Very Dark) sits a hair from Madeira 0913 (Royal Blue Dark) (ΔE 1.87) — 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
Madeira 0914 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 0914
Known as Royal Blue Very Dark, Madeira 0914 is a dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the blues family with true blue tones. It has a dramatic and vivid 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 dark blue thread (hex #00014A, RGB 0, 1, 74). 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 820 (Royal Blue very dark) with a 60% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 46%) and DMC 796 (Royal Blue dark, 43%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0914?
The closest Madeira threads to 0914 are 0913 Royal Blue Dark (ΔE 1.87), 0903 Blue Violet Medium (ΔE 8.2), and 2701 Blue Violet Dark (ΔE 10.27). 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 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.
Is Madeira 0914 (Royal Blue Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 0914 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.