1009 — Navy Blue Very Dark
Blues family#242641
Madeira 1009 (Navy Blue Very Dark) is a dark, muted blue shade with hex code #242641 and RGB values 36, 38, 65. 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.
About Madeira 1009
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1009
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 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 2701 (Blue Violet Dark) is so near (ΔE 3.13), 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
Madeira1009 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 1009
Madeira 1009 (Navy Blue Very Dark) is a dark, muted shade in the blues family with true blue tones. This thread brings a bold and brooding 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 dark shade in the blues family with hex #242641 and RGB 36, 38, 65. 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 823 (Navy Blue dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 78%) and DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 73%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1009?
The closest Madeira threads to 1009 are 2701 Blue Violet Dark (ΔE 3.13), 1008 Navy Blue Dark (ΔE 3.88), and 1007 Navy Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 8.49). 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 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.