1008 — Navy Blue Dark
Blues family
Below: Madeira 1008 (Navy Blue Dark), a very dark, highly saturated blue shade with hex #011A29 and RGB 1, 26, 41. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1008
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 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 1007 (Navy Blue Medium Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.75). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1008
Madeira threads that pair well with 1008, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira 1008 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 1008
A very dark, highly saturated entry in the blues family, Madeira 1008 carries the name Navy Blue Dark with sky blue tones. The commanding 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 very dark blue shade (hex #011A29, RGB 1, 26, 41) 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 3750 (Antique Blue very dark) with a 48% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 310 (Black, 45%) and DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 45%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1008?
The closest Madeira threads to 1008 are 1007 Navy Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 1.75), 1009 Navy Blue Very Dark (ΔE 2.5), and 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark (ΔE 4.41). 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 very 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.