1007 — Navy Blue Medium Dark
Blues family
Need details on Madeira 1007? This very dark, highly saturated blue shade (Navy Blue Medium Dark) is hex #001E30, RGB 0, 30, 48. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1007
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 1007
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1007
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 1007 (Navy Blue Medium Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Madeira 1007 (Navy Blue Medium Dark) sits a hair from Madeira 1008 (Navy Blue Dark) (ΔE 1.75) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1007
Madeira threads that pair well with 1007, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira 1007 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 1007
Known as Navy Blue Medium Dark, Madeira 1007 is a very dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. With a intense and striking quality, this thread works beautifully in sapphire accents and porcelain patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hydrangea blooms and skies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1007 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1007 is Navy Blue Medium Dark — a very dark blue thread (hex #001E30, RGB 0, 30, 48). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1007?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1007 (Navy Blue Medium Dark) is DMC 3750 (Antique Blue very dark) with a 55% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 49%) and DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 45%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1007?
The closest Madeira threads to 1007 are 1008 Navy Blue Dark (ΔE 1.75), 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark (ΔE 3.5), and 1009 Navy Blue Very Dark (ΔE 4.24). These are useful substitutes when 1007 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1007 good for?
Madeira 1007 (Navy Blue Medium Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its very dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1007.
Is Madeira 1007 (Navy Blue Medium Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1007 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.