1009 — Navy Blue Very Dark
Blues family
Madeira 1009 (Navy Blue Very Dark) is a very dark, highly saturated blue shade with hex code #001520 and RGB values 0, 21, 32. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1009
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 1009
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1009
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Madeira 1009 (Navy Blue Very Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Because Madeira 1008 (Navy Blue Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.5), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1009
Madeira threads that pair well with 1009, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira 1009 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 1009
Madeira 1009 (Navy Blue Very Dark) is a very dark, highly saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a powerful and saturated presence to projects featuring hydrangea blooms or skies. Look for it in charts that feature water or denim textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1009 look like?
Madeira 1009 (Navy Blue Very Dark) is a very dark shade in the blues family with hex #001520 and RGB 0, 21, 32. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1009?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1009 (Navy Blue Very Dark) is DMC 310 (Black) with a 55% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 44%) and DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 41%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1009?
The closest Madeira threads to 1009 are 1008 Navy Blue Dark (ΔE 2.5), 1007 Navy Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 4.24), and 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark (ΔE 6.17). These are useful substitutes when 1009 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1009?
Reach for Madeira 1009 (Navy Blue Very Dark) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its very dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1009.
Is Madeira 1009 (Navy Blue Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1009 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.