Madeira Mouliné

1107 — Wedgewood Light

Blues family#4588AD

Madeira 1107 — Wedgewood Light — has hex #4588AD and RGB 69, 136, 173. This medium, moderately saturated blue 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.

Hex
#4588AD
RGB
69, 136, 173
HSL
201°, 43%, 47%
Lab
53.9, -10.0, -25.9
Lightness
47%
Medium
Saturation
43%
Muted
Hue
201°
Family
Blues

About Madeira 1107

Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist

Fiber
100% cotton
Strands
6 strands
Sold as
10 m

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1107

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Madeira 1107Wedgewood Light

Similar Madeira Colors to 1107

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Madeira 1107

On white fabric
3.9:1
On dark fabric
5.4:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
turquoise

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 1107

Madeira threads that pair well with 1107, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Blues Family

Madeira1107 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Madeira 1107

Meet Madeira 1107, Wedgewood Light — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Its tone is steady and rich, making it a popular choice for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for whale designs or sapphire accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Madeira 1107 — what color is it?

The color of Madeira 1107 is Wedgewood Light — a medium blue thread (hex #4588AD, RGB 69, 136, 173). It shows up most in water and denim textures.

What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1107?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 1107 (Wedgewood Light) is DMC 518 (Wedgewood light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3844 (Bright Turquoise dark, 80%) and DMC 809 (Delft Blue, 75%).

Which Madeira threads are close to 1107?

The closest Madeira threads to 1107 are 1106 Wedgewood Medium (ΔE 4.67), 2506 Misty Green Bright (ΔE 4.71), and 1012 Blue Medium (ΔE 5.39). These are useful substitutes when 1107 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Madeira 1107 good for?

Madeira 1107 (Wedgewood Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1107.

What fabric color works best with Madeira 1107 (Wedgewood Light)?

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, 1107 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.