2408
Blues family
Madeira 2408 has hex #5394C7 and RGB 83, 148, 199. This medium-light, vivid 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2408
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 2408
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2408
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 2408
Madeira threads that pair well with 2408, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira 2408 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 2408
Madeira 2408 is a medium-light, vivid shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. It has a fresh and confident 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 a medium-light blue shade (hex #5394C7, RGB 83, 148, 199) 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 is DMC 809 (Delft Blue) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3755 (Baby Blue, 84%) and DMC 807 (Peacock Blue dark, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2408?
The closest Madeira threads to 2408 are 0910 Delft Medium (ΔE 6.37), 1103 Electric Blue Medium (ΔE 6.83), and 1002 Antique Blue Light (ΔE 9.44). These are useful substitutes when 2408 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2408?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2408 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?
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, 2408 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.