1001 — Antique Blue Very Light
Teals family#C5D2D6
Madeira 1001 — Antique Blue Very Light — has hex #C5D2D6 and RGB 197, 210, 214. This light, muted teal 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 1001
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1001
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 1001
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1001
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 1001
Madeira threads that pair well with 1001, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira1001 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1001
Known as Antique Blue Very Light, Madeira 1001 is a light, muted shade sitting in the teals family. It has a quiet and understated feel that suits nature themes and ocean waves particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with peacock feathers or coastal scenes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1001 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1001 is Antique Blue Very Light — a light teal thread (hex #C5D2D6, RGB 197, 210, 214). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1001?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1001 (Antique Blue Very Light) is DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light, 69%) and DMC 01 (White Tin, 69%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1001?
The closest Madeira threads to 1001 are 2504 Wedgewood Very Light (ΔE 4.16), 1101 Blue Very Light (ΔE 7.27), and 0908 Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 7.42). These are useful substitutes when 1001 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1001 good for?
Madeira 1001 (Antique Blue Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1001.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1001 (Antique Blue Very Light)?
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, 1001 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.