1014 — Blue Light
Teals family
Need details on Madeira 1014? This light, moderately saturated teal shade (Blue Light) is hex #9BC3CC, RGB 155, 195, 204. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1014
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 1014
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1014
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 1014 (Blue Light) sits a hair from Madeira 0908 (Blue Ultra Very Light) (ΔE 3.04) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1014
Madeira threads that pair well with 1014, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira 1014 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1014
Known as Blue Light, Madeira 1014 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the teals family. With a gentle and approachable quality, this thread works beautifully in nature themes and ocean waves. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring peacock feathers and coastal scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1014 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1014 is Blue Light — a light teal thread (hex #9BC3CC, RGB 155, 195, 204). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1014?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1014 (Blue Light) is DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light, 79%) and DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light, 78%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1014?
The closest Madeira threads to 1014 are 0908 Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.04), 1001 Antique Blue Very Light (ΔE 4.99), and 1101 Blue Very Light (ΔE 9.72). These are useful substitutes when 1014 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1014 good for?
Madeira 1014 (Blue Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1014.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1014 (Blue Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 1014 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.