1004 — Antique Blue Medium
Blues family#4B7AAB
Madeira 1004 (Antique Blue Medium) is a medium, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #4B7AAB and RGB values 75, 122, 171. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1004
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1004
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 1004
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1004
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1004
Madeira threads that pair well with 1004, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira1004 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 1004
Meet Madeira 1004, Antique Blue Medium — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Its steady and rich presence shines in forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs alike. Pull this thread for whale designs or sapphire accents when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1004 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1004 is Antique Blue Medium — a medium blue thread (hex #4B7AAB, RGB 75, 122, 171). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1004?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1004 (Antique Blue Medium) is DMC 334 (Baby Blue medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium, 87%) and DMC 995 (Electric Blue dark, 71%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1004?
The closest Madeira threads to 1004 are 0911 Delft Dark (ΔE 4.32), 1011 Blue Dark (ΔE 4.52), and 1102 Electric Blue Dark (ΔE 5.54). These are useful substitutes when 1004 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1004 good for?
Madeira 1004 (Antique Blue Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1004.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1004 (Antique Blue Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1004 has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.