1001 — Antique Blue Very Light
Blues family
Madeira 1001 — Antique Blue Very Light — has hex #A4C6D8 and RGB 164, 198, 216. This light, moderately 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 1001
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 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.
Blues Family
Madeira 1001 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 1001
Known as Antique Blue Very Light, Madeira 1001 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. It has a gentle and approachable 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 1001 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1001 is Antique Blue Very Light — a light blue thread (hex #A4C6D8, RGB 164, 198, 216). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1001?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1001 (Antique Blue Very Light) is DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3841 (Baby Blue pale, 86%) and DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 84%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1001?
The closest Madeira threads to 1001 are 1014 Blue Light (ΔE 4.99), 0908 Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 7.69), and 0909 Delft (ΔE 9.36). 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 porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. 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 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.