2505 — Wedgewood Very Dark
Blues family#005083
Need details on Madeira 2505? This medium-dark, highly saturated blue shade (Wedgewood Very Dark) is hex #005083, RGB 0, 80, 131. 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 2505
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2505
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 2505
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2505
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 2505 (Wedgewood Very Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2505
Madeira threads that pair well with 2505, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Madeira2505 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Madeira 2505
Wedgewood Very Dark (catalog code Madeira 2505) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. With a strong and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in water and denim textures. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2505?
Madeira 2505 is called Wedgewood Very Dark. It's a medium-dark blue shade (hex #005083, RGB 0, 80, 131) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2505?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2505 (Wedgewood Very Dark) is DMC 825 (Blue dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3765 (Very Dark Peacock Blue, 68%) and DMC 517 (Wedgewood dark, 67%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2505?
The closest Madeira threads to 2505 are 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark (ΔE 7.32), 1010 Blue Very Dark (ΔE 7.36), and 0912 Royal Blue Medium (ΔE 8.23). These are useful substitutes when 2505 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2505?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2505 (Wedgewood Very Dark) for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. The medium-dark 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 2505 (Wedgewood Very Dark)?
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, 2505 has a contrast ratio of about 8.5:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.