1711 — Dusty Blue Medium
Blues family#7094B3
Need details on Madeira 1711? This medium-light, moderately saturated blue shade (Dusty Blue Medium) is hex #7094B3, RGB 112, 148, 179. 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.
About Madeira 1711
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1711
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 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.
Blues Family
Madeira1711 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 1711
Known as Dusty Blue Medium, Madeira 1711 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. With a easygoing and clear quality, this thread works beautifully in cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring winter scenes and forget-me-nots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1711 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1711 is Dusty Blue Medium — a medium-light blue thread (hex #7094B3, RGB 112, 148, 179). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1711?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1711 (Dusty Blue Medium) is DMC 813 (Blue light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 932 (Antique Blue light, 84%) and DMC 3755 (Baby Blue, 83%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1711?
The closest Madeira threads to 1711 are 1003 Antique Blue (ΔE 3.28), 1012 Blue Medium (ΔE 4.11), and 1106 Wedgewood Medium (ΔE 5). 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 porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. 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 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 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.