1713 — Blue Black
Teals family
Madeira 1713 (Blue Black) is a very dark, subdued teal shade with hex code #131819 and RGB values 19, 24, 25. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1713
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 1713
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1713
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Madeira 1713 (Blue Black) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1713
Madeira threads that pair well with 1713, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira 1713 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1713
Madeira 1713 (Blue Black) is a very dark, subdued shade in the teals family. This thread brings a powerful and brooding presence to projects featuring peacock feathers or coastal scenes. Look for it in charts that feature dragonflies or turtle designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1713 look like?
Madeira 1713 (Blue Black) is a very dark shade in the teals family with hex #131819 and RGB 19, 24, 25. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring water and sky and tropical motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1713?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1713 (Blue Black) is DMC 310 (Black) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3371 (Black Brown, 55%) and DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 54%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1713?
The closest Madeira threads to 1713 are 2400 Black (ΔE 5.56), 2004 Black Brown (ΔE 5.56), and 1009 Navy Blue Very Dark (ΔE 6.86). These are useful substitutes when 1713 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1713?
Reach for Madeira 1713 (Blue Black) when your project calls for water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes. Its very dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1713.
Is Madeira 1713 (Blue Black) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1713 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.