1101 — Blue Very Light
Teals family#BED6CF
Looking up Madeira 1101? It's Blue Very Light, a light teal shade (#BED6CF / RGB 190, 214, 207). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 1101
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1101
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 1101
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1101
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1101
Madeira threads that pair well with 1101, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira1101 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1101
Meet Madeira 1101, Blue Very Light — a muted, light thread in the teals family. The shade reads as quiet and understated — a go-to choice for water and sky and tropical motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around cool accents and nature themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1101 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1101 is Blue Very Light — a light teal thread (hex #BED6CF, RGB 190, 214, 207). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1101?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1101 (Blue Very Light) is DMC 747 (Sky Blue very light) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 60%) and DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 58%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1101?
The closest Madeira threads to 1101 are 2504 Wedgewood Very Light (ΔE 5.47), 1708 Blue Grey Light (ΔE 6.32), and 1014 Blue Light (ΔE 6.58). These are useful substitutes when 1101 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1101 good for?
Madeira 1101 (Blue Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. 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 1101.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1101 (Blue Very 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, 1101 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.7:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.