Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark
Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark (#052b58) is a very dark, rich blue. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark at ΔE 4.0 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 148 Delft Blue Medium at ΔE 1.9 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark
#052b58 · RGB 5, 43, 88
Closest to Madeira 1006 in other brands
- DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark ΔE 4.0 close
- Anchor 148 Delft Blue Medium ΔE 1.9 very close
- Perler Midnight ΔE 8.1 similar
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue ΔE 10.1 loose
- Artkal S S144 Marine ΔE 8.9 similar
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 16.8 loose
Madeira 1006 color values
| Code | 1006 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Blue Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #052b58 |
| RGB | 5, 43, 88 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 17.8, a* 6.8, b* -30.7 |
| HSL | 213°, 89 %, 18 % |
| Color family | Blue, 26 of 33 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 17.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark, ΔE 4.0 |
Madeira 1006 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1006: the best is Anchor 148 at ΔE 1.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 939 | Navy Blue Very Dark | 4.0 | close |
| DMC | 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 4.1 | close |
| DMC | 823 | Navy Blue Dark | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 148 | Delft Blue Medium | 1.9 | very close |
| Anchor | 149 | Delft Blue Medium Dark | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 133 | Blue Dark | 4.8 | close |
| Perler | Midnight | code 80-15201 | 8.1 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Blue | code 80-19008 | 13.1 | loose |
| Hama | 116 | Midnight Blue | 10.1 | loose |
| Hama | 08 | Blue | 11.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S144 | Marine | 8.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S64 | Black Rock | 11.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 16.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 18.6 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1006
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1006; the nearest, Madeira 912 Royal Blue Medium, sits at ΔE 4.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 912 | Royal Blue Medium | #00356e | 4.1 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1007 | Blue Medium Dark | #001c49 | 5.1 | darker |
| 913 | Royal Blue Dark | #002064 | 5.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 914 | Royal Blue Very Dark | #152059 | 5.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 904 | Cornflower Blue Very Dark | #00155f | 8.8 | darker and more saturated |
| 903 | Blue Violet Medium | #3a2a6a | 10.7 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 905 | Cornflower Blue Dark | #344989 | 11.0 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 1008 | Blue Dark | #00072a | 11.0 | much darker and more muted |
Shading Madeira 1006: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira blue family, L* from 33 to 11.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1010 | Blue Very Dark | 33.0 |
| 3 lighter | 905 | Cornflower Blue Dark | 32.5 |
| 2 lighter | 1005 | Antique Blue Dark | 29.7 |
| 1 lighter | 912 | Royal Blue Medium | 22.6 |
| this color | 1006 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 17.8 |
| 1 darker | 913 | Royal Blue Dark | 15.2 |
| 2 darker | 914 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 15.0 |
| 3 darker | 904 | Cornflower Blue Very Dark | 11.7 |
| 4 darker | 1007 | Blue Medium Dark | 11.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1006
One strand each of Madeira 912 and Madeira 1007 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 912, ΔE 4.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1006 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 912 Royal Blue Medium + 1 × Madeira 1007 Blue Medium Dark | #002a5e | 1.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 912 Royal Blue Medium + 1 × Madeira 1008 Blue Dark | #002554 | 2.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 912 Royal Blue Medium + 1 × Madeira 1009 Blue Very Dark | #002452 | 2.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1006
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #052b58; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 901 | Blue Violet Very Light | 6.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 13.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1807 | Shell Gray Medium | 4.6:1 |
Working with Madeira 1006
Substituting Madeira 1006 takes care: DMC 939 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 4.0), and Anchor 148 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 1.9). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1006 is number 26 of 33 in the Madeira blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 912 Royal Blue Medium and down to Madeira 913 Royal Blue Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1006 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 14.1:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Midnight (ΔE 8.1), Hama 116 Midnight Blue (ΔE 10.1) and Artkal S S144 Marine (ΔE 8.9); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1006?
DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark (ΔE 4.0, close). Runners-up: DMC 820 (ΔE 4.1) and DMC 823 (ΔE 4.1).
What color is Madeira 1006?
Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark is a very dark, rich blue in the blue family: hex #052b58, RGB 5, 43, 88, L* 17.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1006?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 912 Royal Blue Medium is nearest (ΔE 4.1). From other brands, DMC 939 (ΔE 4.0) or Anchor 148 (ΔE 1.9). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 912 and Madeira 1007 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Madeira 1006 in Perler beads?
Perler Midnight (#2f3c55) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.1 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 116 Midnight Blue (ΔE 10.1).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1006?
Anchor 148 Delft Blue Medium at ΔE 1.9 (very close), then Anchor 149 at ΔE 4.6.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1006 in other brands
- DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark ΔE 4.0
- Anchor 148 Delft Blue Medium ΔE 1.9
- Perler Midnight ΔE 8.1
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue ΔE 10.1
- Artkal S S144 Marine ΔE 8.9
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 16.8