1108 — Misty Blue Dark
Teals family#449BAC
Need details on Madeira 1108? This medium, moderately saturated teal shade (Misty Blue Dark) is hex #449BAC, RGB 68, 155, 172. 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.
About Madeira 1108
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1108
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 1108
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1108
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 1108
Madeira threads that pair well with 1108, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira1108 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1108
Misty Blue Dark (catalog code Madeira 1108) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the teals family. With a balanced and warm quality, this thread works beautifully in dragonflies and turtle designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1108?
Madeira 1108 is called Misty Blue Dark. It's a medium teal shade (hex #449BAC, RGB 68, 155, 172) in the teals family, commonly used for cool accents, nature themes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1108?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1108 (Misty Blue Dark) is DMC 597 (Turquoise) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3766 (Peacock Blue light, 79%) and DMC 3845 (Bright Turquoise medium, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1108?
The closest Madeira threads to 1108 are 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light (ΔE 3.35), 2506 Misty Green Bright (ΔE 7.71), and 2508 Misty Green Medium (ΔE 7.91). These are useful substitutes when 1108 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1108?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1108 (Misty Blue Dark) for charts featuring cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers. 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 1108 (Misty Blue Dark)?
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, 1108 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.