Madeira Mouliné

1007 — Navy Blue Medium Dark

Blues family#062B55

Need details on Madeira 1007? This dark, highly saturated blue shade (Navy Blue Medium Dark) is hex #062B55, RGB 6, 43, 85. 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.

Hex
#062B55
RGB
6, 43, 85
HSL
212°, 87%, 18%
Lab
17.6, 5.6, -29.0
Lightness
18%
Very dark
Saturation
87%
Vivid
Hue
212°
Family
Blues

About Madeira 1007

Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist

Fiber
100% cotton
Strands
6 strands
Sold as
10 m

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1007

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Madeira 1007Navy Blue Medium Dark

Similar Madeira Colors to 1007

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Madeira 1007

On white fabric
14.1:1
On dark fabric
1.5:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
navy

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

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.

Color Harmonies for Madeira 1007

Madeira threads that pair well with 1007, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Blues Family

Madeira1007 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Madeira 1007

Known as Navy Blue Medium Dark, Madeira 1007 is a dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. With a dramatic and vivid 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 dark blue thread (hex #062B55, RGB 6, 43, 85). 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 803 (Baby Blue ultra very dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 80%) and DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 78%).

Which Madeira threads are close to 1007?

The closest Madeira threads to 1007 are 1008 Navy Blue Dark (ΔE 6.09), 2701 Blue Violet Dark (ΔE 6.92), and 0914 Royal Blue Very Dark (ΔE 8.25). 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 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.