1002 — Antique Blue Light
Teals family#9BC2CD
Need details on Madeira 1002? This light, moderately saturated teal shade (Antique Blue Light) is hex #9BC2CD, RGB 155, 194, 205. 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.
About Madeira 1002
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1002
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 1002
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1002
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 1002
Madeira threads that pair well with 1002, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira1002 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1002
A light, moderately saturated entry in the teals family, Madeira 1002 carries the name Antique Blue Light. Stitchers describe its character as easy and clean, perfect for ocean waves and peacock feathers. It blends comfortably into projects centered on coastal scenes and dragonflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1002?
Madeira 1002 is called Antique Blue Light. It's a light teal shade (hex #9BC2CD, RGB 155, 194, 205) in the teals family, commonly used for tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1002?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1002 (Antique Blue Light) is DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light, 83%) and DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light, 82%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1002?
The closest Madeira threads to 1002 are 1014 Blue Light (ΔE 5.19), 1710 Dusty Blue Light (ΔE 5.49), and 1013 Blue (ΔE 5.56). 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 tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents. The 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 reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 1002 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.