1004 — Antique Blue Medium
Blues family
Madeira 1004 (Antique Blue Medium) is a medium-dark, muted blue shade with hex code #3C5C6E and RGB values 60, 92, 110. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1004
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 1004
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1004
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 1004
Madeira threads that pair well with 1004, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira 1004 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 1004
Meet Madeira 1004, Antique Blue Medium — a muted, medium-dark thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Its somber 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-dark blue thread (hex #3C5C6E, RGB 60, 92, 110). 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 3768 (Grey Green dark) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3765 (Very Dark Peacock Blue, 69%) and DMC 3809 (Turquoise very dark, 65%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1004?
The closest Madeira threads to 1004 are 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark (ΔE 6.23), 1003 Antique Blue (ΔE 6.82), and 1711 Dusty Blue Medium (ΔE 7.74). 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-dark 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1004 has a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.