Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light
On screen, Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light reads as a medium, soft teal (#6ba9bc). The closest DMC thread is DMC 807 Peacock Blue, very close at ΔE 2.6; in Anchor, use Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 4.4, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light
#6ba9bc · RGB 107, 169, 188
Closest to Madeira 1105 in other brands
- DMC 807 Peacock Blue ΔE 2.6 very close
- Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark ΔE 4.4 close
- Perler Mist ΔE 7.5 similar
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 6.0 similar
- Artkal S SG3 Glow Blue ΔE 1.3 very close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 13.9 loose
Madeira 1105 color values
| Code | 1105 |
|---|---|
| Name | Wedgewood Light |
| Hex (screen) | #6ba9bc |
| RGB | 107, 169, 188 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 65.9, a* -14.9, b* -16.0 |
| HSL | 194°, 38 %, 58 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 7 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 65.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 807 Peacock Blue, ΔE 2.6 |
Madeira 1105 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1105: the best is DMC 807 at ΔE 2.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 807 | Peacock Blue | 2.6 | very close |
| DMC | 597 | Turquoise | 3.3 | close |
| DMC | 519 | Sky Blue | 4.2 | close |
| Anchor | 1039 | Glacier Blue Medium Dark | 4.4 | close |
| Anchor | 168 | Surf Blue Light | 5.5 | close |
| Anchor | 976 | Sea Blue Medium Light | 6.5 | similar |
| Perler | Mist | code 80-15215 | 7.5 | similar |
| Perler | Sky | code 80-15216 | 7.6 | similar |
| Hama | 97 | Pastel Ice Blue | 6.0 | similar |
| Hama | 31 | Turquoise | 6.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | SG3 | Glow Blue | 1.3 | very close |
| Artkal S | S73 | Steel Blue | 4.4 | close |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 13.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 15.9 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1105
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1105; the nearest, Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light, sits at ΔE 7.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 | Misty Blue Light | #69959c | 7.5 | darker and more muted |
| 1013 | Blue | #6b95ae | 7.8 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1002 | Antique Blue Light | #98b5c3 | 8.3 | lighter and more muted |
| 1110 | Misty Blue Medium Light | #3f959c | 10.1 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1710 | Dusty Blue Light | #92a4b3 | 10.4 | more muted |
| 1106 | Wedgewood Medium | #4b899c | 10.6 | much darker |
| 1014 | Blue Light | #a3bfc3 | 10.7 | lighter and more muted |
| 2508 | Misty Green Medium | #5a8e90 | 11.2 | darker and slightly more muted |
Shading Madeira 1105: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira teal and aqua family, L* from 88 to 54.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 88.1 |
| 3 lighter | 908 | Blue Ultra Very Light | 76.9 |
| 2 lighter | 1014 | Blue Light | 75.4 |
| 1 lighter | 1113 | Turquoise Light | 72.4 |
| this color | 1105 | Wedgewood Light | 65.9 |
| 1 darker | 1111 | Misty Blue Light | 58.9 |
| 2 darker | 1110 | Misty Blue Medium Light | 57.0 |
| 3 darker | 2508 | Misty Green Medium | 55.6 |
| 4 darker | 1106 | Wedgewood Medium | 53.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1105
One strand each of Madeira 1002 and Madeira 1110 models at ΔE 3.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1111, ΔE 7.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1105 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light + 1 × Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light | #76a6b1 | 3.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium + 1 × Madeira 1112 Turquoise Very Light | #5db3c9 | 3.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light + 1 × Madeira 1109 Misty Blue Medium | #74a1ad | 3.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1105
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #6ba9bc; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 1314 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 6.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 8.0:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | 4.3:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1105
DMC 807 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 1105. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 2.6 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 1105 is number 7 of 22 in the Madeira teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1113 Turquoise Light and down to Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1105 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 8.0:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Mist (ΔE 7.5), Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 6.0) and Artkal S SG3 Glow Blue (ΔE 1.3); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1105?
DMC 807 Peacock Blue is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light (ΔE 2.6, very close). Runners-up: DMC 597 (ΔE 3.3) and DMC 519 (ΔE 4.2).
What color is Madeira 1105?
Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light is a medium, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #6ba9bc, RGB 107, 169, 188, L* 65.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1105?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light is nearest (ΔE 7.5). From other brands, DMC 807 (ΔE 2.6) or Anchor 1039 (ΔE 4.4). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1002 and Madeira 1110 models at ΔE 3.2.
What is Madeira 1105 in Perler beads?
Perler Mist (#93b0bd) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 6.0).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1105?
Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark at ΔE 4.4 (close), then Anchor 168 at ΔE 5.5.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light ΔE 7.5
- Madeira 1002 Antique Blue Light ΔE 8.3
- Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light ΔE 10.1
- Madeira 1014 Blue Light ΔE 10.7
- Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium ΔE 11.2
Madeira 1105 in other brands
- Perler Mist ΔE 7.5
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 6.0
- Artkal S SG3 Glow Blue ΔE 1.3
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 13.9