1114 — Turquoise Medium Dark
Teals family#4FB293
Madeira 1114 — Turquoise Medium Dark — has hex #4FB293 and RGB 79, 178, 147. This medium, moderately saturated teal 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.
About Madeira 1114
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1114
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 1114
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1114
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 1114 (Turquoise Medium Dark) sits a hair from Madeira 1202 (Jade Light) (ΔE 2.56) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1114
Madeira threads that pair well with 1114, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira1114 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1114
Meet Madeira 1114, Turquoise Medium Dark — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the teals family. Its tone is steady and rich, making it a popular choice for water and sky and tropical motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for cool accents or nature themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1114 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1114 is Turquoise Medium Dark — a medium teal thread (hex #4FB293, RGB 79, 178, 147). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1114?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1114 (Turquoise Medium Dark) is DMC 993 (Aquamarine light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 563 (Jade light, 77%) and DMC 959 (Sea Green medium, 71%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1114?
The closest Madeira threads to 1114 are 1202 Jade Light (ΔE 2.56), 1113 Turquoise Light (ΔE 8.29), and 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark (ΔE 9.17). These are useful substitutes when 1114 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1114 good for?
Madeira 1114 (Turquoise Medium Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. 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 1114.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1114 (Turquoise Medium 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, 1114 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.