1201 — Turquoise Medium
Teals family#8BCDAF
Madeira 1201 (Turquoise Medium) is a medium-light, moderately saturated teal shade with hex code #8BCDAF and RGB values 139, 205, 175. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1201
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1201
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 1201
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1201
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 1201
Madeira threads that pair well with 1201, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira1201 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1201
Known as Turquoise Medium, Madeira 1201 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the teals family. This thread brings a easygoing and clear presence to projects featuring mermaid motifs or sea glass tones. Look for it in charts that feature tidepool patterns or water and sky.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1201 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1201 is Turquoise Medium — a medium-light teal thread (hex #8BCDAF, RGB 139, 205, 175). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1201?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1201 (Turquoise Medium) is DMC 564 (Jade very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 504 (Blue Green Very Light, 72%) and DMC 13 (Medium Light Nile Green, 71%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1201?
The closest Madeira threads to 1201 are 1113 Turquoise Light (ΔE 3.38), 1112 Turquoise Very Light (ΔE 6.12), and 1212 Leaf Green Medium (ΔE 6.87). These are useful substitutes when 1201 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1201 good for?
Madeira 1201 (Turquoise Medium) 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 1201.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1201 (Turquoise Medium)?
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, 1201 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.