1102 — Electric Blue Dark
Blues family#1971DD
Madeira 1102 — Electric Blue Dark — has hex #1971DD and RGB 25, 113, 221. This medium, vivid blue thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 1102
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1102
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 1102
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1102
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Madeira 1102 (Electric Blue Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1102
Madeira threads that pair well with 1102, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira1102 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 1102
Electric Blue Dark (catalog code Madeira 1102) is a medium, vivid shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. It has a confident and warm feel that suits water and denim textures particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cool-toned backgrounds or nautical themes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1102?
Madeira 1102 is called Electric Blue Dark. It's a medium blue shade (hex #1971DD, RGB 25, 113, 221) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1102?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1102 (Electric Blue Dark) is DMC 995 (Electric Blue dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 334 (Baby Blue medium, 72%) and DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1102?
The closest Madeira threads to 1102 are 1011 Blue Dark (ΔE 5.26), 1004 Antique Blue Medium (ΔE 5.54), and 0911 Delft Dark (ΔE 6.44). These are useful substitutes when 1102 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1102?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1102 (Electric Blue Dark) for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1102 (Electric Blue Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1102 has a contrast ratio of about 4.7:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.