2706 — Misty Turquoise Dark
Teals family
Madeira 2706 — Misty Turquoise Dark — has hex #0E9472 and RGB 14, 148, 114. This medium-dark, highly saturated teal thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2706
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 2706
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2706
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 2706 (Misty Turquoise Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2706
Madeira threads that pair well with 2706, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira 2706 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 2706
Madeira 2706 is the floss known as Misty Turquoise Dark: a highly saturated, medium-dark member of the teals family. Its tone is deep and vivid, making it a popular choice for turtle designs and mermaid motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for sea glass tones or tidepool patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2706 look like?
Madeira 2706 (Misty Turquoise Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #0E9472 and RGB 14, 148, 114. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring nature themes and ocean waves.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2706?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2706 (Misty Turquoise Dark) is DMC 943 (Aquamarine medium) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3851 (Bright Green light, 79%) and DMC 992 (Aquamarine medium, 74%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2706?
The closest Madeira threads to 2706 are 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark (ΔE 5.64), 1207 Jade Medium (ΔE 6.56), and 1201 Turquoise Medium (ΔE 6.86). These are useful substitutes when 2706 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2706?
Reach for Madeira 2706 (Misty Turquoise Dark) when your project calls for nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2706.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2706 (Misty Turquoise 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, 2706 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.