1712 — Dusty Blue Dark
Blues family#55798E
Below: Madeira 1712 (Dusty Blue Dark), a medium, muted blue shade with hex #55798E and RGB 85, 121, 142. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 1712
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1712
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 1712
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1712
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1712
Madeira threads that pair well with 1712, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira1712 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 1712
A medium, muted entry in the blues family, Madeira 1712 carries the name Dusty Blue Dark with sky blue tones. The steady and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to nautical themes and winter scenes. Stitchers frequently choose it for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1712?
Madeira 1712 is called Dusty Blue Dark. It's a medium blue shade (hex #55798E, RGB 85, 121, 142) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1712?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1712 (Dusty Blue Dark) is DMC 518 (Wedgewood light) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 931 (Antique Blue medium, 65%) and DMC 3810 (Turquoise dark, 63%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1712?
The closest Madeira threads to 1712 are 1107 Wedgewood Light (ΔE 7.28), 1004 Antique Blue Medium (ΔE 7.81), and 2506 Misty Green Bright (ΔE 8.44). These are useful substitutes when 1712 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1712?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1712 (Dusty Blue Dark) for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1712 (Dusty Blue Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1712 has a contrast ratio of about 4.7:1 on white fabric and 4.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.