1008 — Navy Blue Dark
Blues family#14203E
Below: Madeira 1008 (Navy Blue Dark), a dark, vivid blue shade with hex #14203E and RGB 20, 32, 62. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 1008
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1008
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 1008
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1008
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Madeira 1008 (Navy Blue Dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1008
Madeira threads that pair well with 1008, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira1008 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 1008
A dark, vivid entry in the blues family, Madeira 1008 carries the name Navy Blue Dark with true blue tones. The striking and rich character of this shade lends itself well to porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms. Stitchers frequently choose it for skies and water in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1008?
Madeira 1008 is called Navy Blue Dark. It's a dark blue shade (hex #14203E, RGB 20, 32, 62) in the blues family, commonly used for winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1008?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1008 (Navy Blue Dark) is DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 80%) and DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1008?
The closest Madeira threads to 1008 are 1009 Navy Blue Very Dark (ΔE 3.88), 2701 Blue Violet Dark (ΔE 5.08), and 1007 Navy Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 6.09). These are useful substitutes when 1008 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1008?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1008 (Navy Blue Dark) for charts featuring winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Madeira 1008 (Navy Blue Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1008 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.