1711 — Dusty Blue Medium
Teals family
Need details on Madeira 1711? This medium-dark, subdued teal shade (Dusty Blue Medium) is hex #55666A, RGB 85, 102, 106. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1711
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 1711
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1711
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 1711
Madeira threads that pair well with 1711, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira 1711 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1711
Known as Dusty Blue Medium, Madeira 1711 is a medium-dark, subdued shade sitting in the teals family. With a somber and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in nature themes and ocean waves. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring peacock feathers and coastal scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1711 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1711 is Dusty Blue Medium — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #55666A, RGB 85, 102, 106). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1711?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1711 (Dusty Blue Medium) is DMC 3768 (Grey Green dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 926 (Grey Green medium, 64%) and DMC 414 (Steel Grey dark, 59%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1711?
The closest Madeira threads to 1711 are 1707 Blue Grey Medium (ΔE 7.1), 1106 Wedgewood Medium (ΔE 7.54), and 1004 Antique Blue Medium (ΔE 7.74). These are useful substitutes when 1711 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1711 good for?
Madeira 1711 (Dusty Blue Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1711.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1711 (Dusty Blue Medium)?
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, 1711 has a contrast ratio of about 6:1 on white fabric and 3.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.