Madeira 1014 Blue Light
On screen, Madeira 1014 Blue Light reads as a light, muted teal (#a3bfc3). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 926 Gray Green Medium at ΔE 5.0 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 975 Sea Blue Light at ΔE 2.0 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1014 Blue Light
#a3bfc3 · RGB 163, 191, 195
Closest to Madeira 1014 in other brands
- DMC 926 Gray Green Medium ΔE 5.0 close
- Anchor 975 Sea Blue Light ΔE 2.0 very close
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 4.0 close
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 7.6 similar
- Artkal S S30 Shadow Green ΔE 4.4 close
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 14.6 loose
Madeira 1014 color values
| Code | 1014 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Light |
| Hex (screen) | #a3bfc3 |
| RGB | 163, 191, 195 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 75.4, a* -8.6, b* -5.2 |
| HSL | 187°, 21 %, 70 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 4 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 75.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 926 Gray Green Medium, ΔE 5.0 |
Madeira 1014 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1014: the best is Anchor 975 at ΔE 2.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 926 | Gray Green Medium | 5.0 | close |
| DMC | 598 | Turquoise Light | 5.3 | close |
| DMC | 927 | Gray Green Light | 5.9 | close |
| Anchor | 975 | Sea Blue Light | 2.0 | very close |
| Anchor | 1060 | Blue Violet Very Light | 3.3 | close |
| Anchor | 848 | Blue Mist | 5.2 | close |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 4.0 | close |
| Perler | Mist | code 80-15215 | 5.7 | close |
| Hama | 97 | Pastel Ice Blue | 7.6 | similar |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 8.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S30 | Shadow Green | 4.4 | close |
| Artkal S | S44 | Sky Blue | 6.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 14.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 16.9 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1014
2 other Madeira colors within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1014, led by Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light at ΔE 2.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 | Blue Very Light | #adc9cb | 2.7 | a little lighter |
| 908 | Blue Ultra Very Light | #a5c4c3 | 2.9 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1002 | Antique Blue Light | #98b5c3 | 5.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | #bbd2d7 | 5.4 | lighter |
| 1708 | Blue Gray Light | #afb9c1 | 7.5 | slightly more muted |
| 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | #bde4e9 | 9.0 | much lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1710 | Dusty Blue Light | #92a4b3 | 10.0 | darker |
| 1701 | Sea Foam Green Light | #a9b4a5 | 10.2 | a little darker |
Shading Madeira 1014: lighter and darker teal steps
3 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira teal and aqua family, L* from 88 to 59.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lighter | 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 88.1 |
| 2 lighter | 1112 | Turquoise Very Light | 77.2 |
| 1 lighter | 908 | Blue Ultra Very Light | 76.9 |
| this color | 1014 | Blue Light | 75.4 |
| 1 darker | 1113 | Turquoise Light | 72.4 |
| 2 darker | 1201 | Turquoise Medium | 72.1 |
| 3 darker | 1105 | Wedgewood Light | 65.9 |
| 4 darker | 1111 | Misty Blue Light | 58.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1014
One strand each of Madeira 908 and Madeira 1002 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1101, ΔE 2.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1014 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 908 Blue Ultra Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light | #9fbdc3 | 1.1 |
| 1 × Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light | #a3bfc7 | 1.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light + 1 × Madeira 1805 Gray Green Ultra Very Light | #abc3c8 | 2.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1014
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a3bfc3; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 1314 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 9.2:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 10.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2105 | Hazelnut Brown Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1014
Substituting Madeira 1014 takes care: DMC 926 is darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 5.0), and Anchor 975 is a little lighter (ΔE 2.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1014 is number 4 of 22 in the Madeira teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 908 Blue Ultra Very Light and down to Madeira 1113 Turquoise Light. Keep it labelled next to Madeira 1101 and Madeira 908, its only neighbors inside ΔE 3.
Madeira 1014 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 10.8:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Robin's Egg (ΔE 4.0), Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 7.6) and Artkal S S30 Shadow Green (ΔE 4.4); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1014?
DMC 926 Gray Green Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1014 Blue Light (ΔE 5.0, close). Runners-up: DMC 598 (ΔE 5.3) and DMC 927 (ΔE 5.9).
What color is Madeira 1014?
Madeira 1014 Blue Light is a light, muted teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #a3bfc3, RGB 163, 191, 195, L* 75.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1014?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light is nearest (ΔE 2.7). From other brands, DMC 926 (ΔE 5.0) or Anchor 975 (ΔE 2.0). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 908 and Madeira 1002 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is Madeira 1014 in Perler beads?
Perler Robin's Egg (#a9cdd5) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.0 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 7.6).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1014?
Anchor 975 Sea Blue Light at ΔE 2.0 (very close), then Anchor 1060 at ΔE 3.3.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light ΔE 2.7
- Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light ΔE 5.2
- Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 5.4
- Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light ΔE 7.5
- Madeira 1701 Sea Foam Green Light ΔE 10.2
Madeira 1014 in other brands
- Anchor 975 Sea Blue Light ΔE 2.0
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 4.0
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 7.6
- Artkal S S30 Shadow Green ΔE 4.4
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 14.6