2408 — Lavender Blue Medium
Blues family#6470B6
Madeira 2408 — Lavender Blue Medium — has hex #6470B6 and RGB 100, 112, 182. This medium-light, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 2408
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2408
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 2408
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2408
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2408
Madeira threads that pair well with 2408, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira2408 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 2408
Lavender Blue Medium (catalog code Madeira 2408) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with true blue tones. It has a steady and approachable feel that suits bluebird motifs and whale designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with sapphire accents or porcelain patterns for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2408?
Madeira 2408 is called Lavender Blue Medium. It's a medium-light blue shade (hex #6470B6, RGB 100, 112, 182) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2408?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2408 (Lavender Blue Medium) is DMC 3839 (Lavender Blue medium) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 160 (Grey Blue medium, 74%) and DMC 156 (Blue Violet medium light, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2408?
The closest Madeira threads to 2408 are 2702 Blue Violet Very Dark (ΔE 3.51), 0905 Cornflower Blue Dark (ΔE 6.09), and 0906 Cornflower Blue Light (ΔE 6.97). These are useful substitutes when 2408 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2408?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2408 (Lavender Blue Medium) for charts featuring denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes. The medium-light 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 2408 (Lavender Blue Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2408 has a contrast ratio of about 4.6:1 on white fabric and 4.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.