1111 — Misty Blue Light
Teals family#95CCC9
Below: Madeira 1111 (Misty Blue Light), a medium-light, moderately saturated teal shade with hex #95CCC9 and RGB 149, 204, 201. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 1111
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1111
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 1111
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1111
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1111
Madeira threads that pair well with 1111, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira1111 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1111
Known as Misty Blue Light, Madeira 1111 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the teals family. The easygoing and clear mood of this color makes it a natural fit for mermaid motifs and sea glass tones. Expect to see it used in tidepool patterns and water and sky across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1111 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1111 is Misty Blue Light — a medium-light teal thread (hex #95CCC9, RGB 149, 204, 201). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1111?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1111 (Misty Blue Light) is DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 964 (Sea Green light, 69%) and DMC 747 (Sky Blue very light, 68%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1111?
The closest Madeira threads to 1111 are 1014 Blue Light (ΔE 6.46), 1109 Misty Blue Medium (ΔE 7.45), and 1112 Turquoise Very Light (ΔE 7.55). These are useful substitutes when 1111 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1111 good for?
Madeira 1111 (Misty Blue Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1111.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1111 (Misty Blue Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 1111 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.