1109 — Misty Blue Medium
Teals family#6CBEC9
Below: Madeira 1109 (Misty Blue Medium), a medium-light, moderately saturated teal shade with hex #6CBEC9 and RGB 108, 190, 201. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 1109
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1109
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 1109
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1109
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 1109
Madeira threads that pair well with 1109, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira1109 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1109
Madeira 1109 is the floss known as Misty Blue Medium: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the teals family. The balanced and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to turtle designs and mermaid motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for sea glass tones and tidepool patterns in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1109 look like?
Madeira 1109 (Misty Blue Medium) is a medium-light shade in the teals family with hex #6CBEC9 and RGB 108, 190, 201. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring nature themes and ocean waves.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1109?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1109 (Misty Blue Medium) is DMC 598 (Turquoise light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 68%) and DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light, 64%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1109?
The closest Madeira threads to 1109 are 1105 Wedgewood Light (ΔE 6.06), 1013 Blue (ΔE 6.06), and 1111 Misty Blue Light (ΔE 7.45). These are useful substitutes when 1109 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1109?
Reach for Madeira 1109 (Misty Blue Medium) when your project calls for nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1109.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1109 (Misty Blue Medium)?
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, 1109 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.