1112 — Turquoise Very Light
Teals family
Madeira 1112 (Turquoise Very Light) is a light, vivid teal shade with hex code #8FE9D0 and RGB values 143, 233, 208. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1112
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 1112
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1112
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 1112
Madeira threads that pair well with 1112, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira 1112 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1112
A light, vivid entry in the teals family, Madeira 1112 carries the name Turquoise Very Light. Its fresh and easy presence shines in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns alike. Pull this thread for water and sky or tropical motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1112?
Madeira 1112 is called Turquoise Very Light. It's a light teal shade (hex #8FE9D0, RGB 143, 233, 208) in the teals family, commonly used for peacock feathers, coastal scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1112?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1112 (Turquoise Very Light) is DMC 504 (Blue Green Very Light) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 964 (Sea Green light, 61%) and DMC 955 (Nile Green light, 54%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1112?
The closest Madeira threads to 1112 are 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.24), 1113 Turquoise Light (ΔE 5.95), and 1210 Leaf Green Very Light (ΔE 8.05). These are useful substitutes when 1112 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1112?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1112 (Turquoise Very Light) for charts featuring peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs. The light 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 1112 (Turquoise Very 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, 1112 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 14.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.