1005 — Antique Blue Dark
Blues family#3C669C
Looking up Madeira 1005? It's Antique Blue Dark, a medium blue shade (#3C669C / RGB 60, 102, 156). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 1005
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1005
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 1005
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1005
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 1010 (Blue Very Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.52). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1005
Madeira threads that pair well with 1005, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira1005 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 1005
Antique Blue Dark (catalog code Madeira 1005) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. Expect a balanced and warm look that suits bluebird motifs, whale designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching sapphire accents or porcelain patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1005?
Madeira 1005 is called Antique Blue Dark. It's a medium blue shade (hex #3C669C, RGB 60, 102, 156) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1005?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1005 (Antique Blue Dark) is DMC 322 (Baby Blue dark) with a 96% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 798 (Delft Blue dark, 84%) and DMC 826 (Blue medium, 84%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1005?
The closest Madeira threads to 1005 are 1010 Blue Very Dark (ΔE 1.52), 1011 Blue Dark (ΔE 3.2), and 0905 Cornflower Blue Dark (ΔE 4.06). These are useful substitutes when 1005 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1005?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1005 (Antique Blue Dark) for charts featuring denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes. The medium 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 1005 (Antique Blue Dark)?
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, 1005 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.