1011 — Blue Dark
Teals family
Madeira 1011 (Blue Dark) is a dark, vivid teal shade with hex code #1B4C57 and RGB values 27, 76, 87. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1011
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 1011
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1011
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1011
Madeira threads that pair well with 1011, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira 1011 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1011
Meet Madeira 1011, Blue Dark — a vivid, dark thread in the teals family. Its dramatic and vivid presence shines in water and sky and tropical motifs alike. Pull this thread for cool accents or nature themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1011 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1011 is Blue Dark — a dark teal thread (hex #1B4C57, RGB 27, 76, 87). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1011?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1011 (Blue Dark) is DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark, 73%) and DMC 3809 (Turquoise very dark, 71%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1011?
The closest Madeira threads to 1011 are 1107 Wedgewood Dark (ΔE 3.91), 1005 Antique Blue Dark (ΔE 6.33), and 1010 Blue Very Dark (ΔE 6.66). These are useful substitutes when 1011 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1011 good for?
Madeira 1011 (Blue Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. 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 1011.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1011 (Blue Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1011 has a contrast ratio of about 9.5:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.