1002 — Antique Blue Light
Blues family
Need details on Madeira 1002? This medium-light, moderately saturated blue shade (Antique Blue Light) is hex #7EA5BB, RGB 126, 165, 187. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1002
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 1002
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1002
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1002
Madeira threads that pair well with 1002, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira 1002 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 1002
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, Madeira 1002 carries the name Antique Blue Light with sky blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and approachable, perfect for nautical themes and winter scenes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1002?
Madeira 1002 is called Antique Blue Light. It's a medium-light blue shade (hex #7EA5BB, RGB 126, 165, 187) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1002?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1002 (Antique Blue Light) is DMC 827 (Blue very light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 519 (Sky Blue, 77%) and DMC 813 (Blue light, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1002?
The closest Madeira threads to 1002 are 1105 Wedgewood Light (ΔE 7.58), 1710 Dusty Blue Light (ΔE 7.59), and 0909 Delft (ΔE 8.09). These are useful substitutes when 1002 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1002?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1002 (Antique Blue Light) for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1002 (Antique Blue Light)?
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, 1002 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.