1013 — Blue
Teals family#80B1BD
Madeira 1013 — Blue — has hex #80B1BD and RGB 128, 177, 189. This medium-light, moderately saturated teal thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 1013
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1013
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 1013
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1013
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 1013
Madeira threads that pair well with 1013, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira1013 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1013
Madeira 1013 is the floss known as Blue: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the teals family. Its tone is balanced and versatile, making it a popular choice for cool accents and nature themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for ocean waves or peacock feathers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1013 look like?
Madeira 1013 (Blue) is a medium-light shade in the teals family with hex #80B1BD and RGB 128, 177, 189. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1013?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1013 (Blue) is DMC 519 (Sky Blue) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 598 (Turquoise light, 77%) and DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light, 70%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1013?
The closest Madeira threads to 1013 are 1002 Antique Blue Light (ΔE 5.56), 1105 Wedgewood Light (ΔE 6.05), and 1109 Misty Blue Medium (ΔE 6.06). These are useful substitutes when 1013 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1013?
Reach for Madeira 1013 (Blue) when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1013.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1013 (Blue)?
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, 1013 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 8.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.