2705 — Misty Turquoise Medium
Teals family
Looking up Madeira 2705? It's Misty Turquoise Medium, a dark teal shade (#01644B / RGB 1, 100, 75). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2705
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 2705
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2705
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because it is so deep, Madeira 2705 (Misty Turquoise Medium) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 1203 (Turquoise Very Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.65). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2705
Madeira threads that pair well with 2705, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira 2705 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 2705
Misty Turquoise Medium (catalog code Madeira 2705) is a dark, highly saturated shade from the teals family. Expect a striking and rich look that suits dragonflies, turtle designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching mermaid motifs or sea glass tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2705?
Madeira 2705 is called Misty Turquoise Medium. It's a dark teal shade (hex #01644B, RGB 1, 100, 75) in the teals family, commonly used for cool accents, nature themes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2705?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2705 (Misty Turquoise Medium) is DMC 699 (Christmas Green) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 909 (Emerald Green very dark, 81%) and DMC 505 (Jade Green, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2705?
The closest Madeira threads to 2705 are 1203 Turquoise Very Dark (ΔE 2.65), 1206 Jade Dark (ΔE 4.72), and 1301 Emerald Green (ΔE 5.05). These are useful substitutes when 2705 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2705?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2705 (Misty Turquoise Medium) for charts featuring cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Madeira 2705 (Misty Turquoise Medium) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 2705 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.