1710 — Dusty Blue Light
Blues family#9BB3BE
Madeira 1710 — Dusty Blue Light — has hex #9BB3BE and RGB 155, 179, 190. This medium-light, muted blue 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 1710
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1710
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 1710
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1710
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 1710
Madeira threads that pair well with 1710, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira1710 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 1710
Madeira 1710 is the floss known as Dusty Blue Light: a muted, medium-light member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Its tone is balanced and quiet, making it a popular choice for denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for nautical themes or winter scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1710 look like?
Madeira 1710 (Dusty Blue Light) is a medium-light shade in the blues family with hex #9BB3BE and RGB 155, 179, 190. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1710?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1710 (Dusty Blue Light) is DMC 3752 (Antique Blue very light) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3841 (Baby Blue pale, 82%) and DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light, 80%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1710?
The closest Madeira threads to 1710 are 1002 Antique Blue Light (ΔE 5.49), 1013 Blue (ΔE 6.75), and 0909 Delft (ΔE 7.29). These are useful substitutes when 1710 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1710?
Reach for Madeira 1710 (Dusty Blue Light) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1710.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1710 (Dusty Blue Light)?
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, 1710 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.