1107 — Wedgewood Dark
Teals family
Madeira 1107 — Wedgewood Dark — has hex #1D4149 and RGB 29, 65, 73. This dark, 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1107
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 1107
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1107
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 1107 (Wedgewood Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1107
Madeira threads that pair well with 1107, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira 1107 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1107
Meet Madeira 1107, Wedgewood Dark — a moderately saturated, dark thread in the teals family. Its tone is strong and confident, making it a popular choice for coastal scenes and dragonflies. It pairs nicely in designs that call for turtle designs or mermaid motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1107 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1107 is Wedgewood Dark — a dark teal thread (hex #1D4149, RGB 29, 65, 73). It shows up most in tropical motifs and cool accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1107?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1107 (Wedgewood Dark) is DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark, 78%) and DMC 500 (Blue Green very dark, 58%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1107?
The closest Madeira threads to 1107 are 1010 Blue Very Dark (ΔE 3.4), 1011 Blue Dark (ΔE 3.91), and 1005 Antique Blue Dark (ΔE 5.3). These are useful substitutes when 1107 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1107 good for?
Madeira 1107 (Wedgewood Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves. 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 1107.
Is Madeira 1107 (Wedgewood Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1107 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.