Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark
Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark is a medium, soft teal with the screen hex #177587. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3765 Peacock Blue Very Dark at ΔE 4.4 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium at ΔE 3.7 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark
#177587 · RGB 23, 117, 135
Closest to Madeira 1108 in other brands
- DMC 3765 Peacock Blue Very Dark ΔE 4.4 close
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium ΔE 3.7 close
- Perler Teal ΔE 5.0 close
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 6.9 similar
- Artkal S S105 Petrol Blue ΔE 3.0 very close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 19.3 loose
Madeira 1108 color values
| Code | 1108 |
|---|---|
| Name | Misty Blue Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #177587 |
| RGB | 23, 117, 135 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 45.2, a* -19.3, b* -17.3 |
| HSL | 190°, 71 %, 31 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 16 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 45.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3765 Peacock Blue Very Dark, ΔE 4.4 |
Madeira 1108 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1108: the best is Anchor 169 at ΔE 3.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3765 | Peacock Blue Very Dark | 4.4 | close |
| DMC | 3809 | Turquoise Very Dark | 4.9 | close |
| DMC | 517 | Wedgewood Dark | 5.7 | close |
| Anchor | 169 | Surf Blue Medium | 3.7 | close |
| Anchor | 779 | Blue Mist Medium Dark | 7.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 1064 | Wedgewood Light | 7.8 | similar |
| Perler | Teal | code 80-15218 | 5.0 | close |
| Perler | Peacock | code 80-15275 | 10.4 | loose |
| Hama | 83 | Petrol Blue | 6.9 | similar |
| Hama | 31 | Turquoise | 15.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S105 | Petrol Blue | 3.0 | very close |
| Artkal S | S104 | Deep Water | 5.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 19.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 22.3 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1108
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1108; the nearest, Madeira 1711 Dusty Blue Medium, sits at ΔE 6.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1711 | Dusty Blue Medium | #486f7f | 6.9 | more muted |
| 2506 | Misty Green Bright | #008388 | 7.9 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1012 | Blue Medium | #176b8f | 8.3 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1707 | Blue Gray Medium | #496973 | 8.3 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1109 | Misty Blue Medium | #348a92 | 8.9 | lighter |
| 1106 | Wedgewood Medium | #4b899c | 9.1 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 2505 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #005970 | 10.1 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1004 | Antique Blue Medium | #3a6a8c | 10.6 | a little darker |
Shading Madeira 1108: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira teal and aqua family, L* from 56 to 24.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2508 | Misty Green Medium | 55.6 |
| 3 lighter | 1106 | Wedgewood Medium | 53.8 |
| 2 lighter | 1109 | Misty Blue Medium | 52.9 |
| 1 lighter | 2506 | Misty Green Bright | 49.5 |
| this color | 1108 | Misty Blue Dark | 45.2 |
| 1 darker | 1707 | Blue Gray Medium | 42.4 |
| 2 darker | 2507 | Misty Green Dark | 39.5 |
| 3 darker | 2705 | Misty Turquoise Medium | 34.3 |
| 4 darker | 1706 | Blue Gray Dark | 23.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1108
One strand each of Madeira 2506 and Madeira 1012 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1711, ΔE 6.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1108 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2506 Misty Green Bright + 1 × Madeira 1012 Blue Medium | #0e788c | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 2506 Misty Green Bright + 1 × Madeira 1004 Antique Blue Medium | #28778a | 1.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light + 1 × Madeira 1005 Antique Blue Dark | #2e7787 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1108
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #177587; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 3.9:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 5.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 4.4:1 |
How to use Madeira 1108
Substituting Madeira 1108 takes care: DMC 3765 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.4), and Anchor 169 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 3.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1108 is number 16 of 22 in the Madeira teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 2506 Misty Green Bright and down to Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1108 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Teal (ΔE 5.0), Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 6.9) and Artkal S S105 Petrol Blue (ΔE 3.0); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1108?
DMC 3765 Peacock Blue Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark (ΔE 4.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 3809 (ΔE 4.9) and DMC 517 (ΔE 5.7).
What color is Madeira 1108?
Madeira 1108 Misty Blue Dark is a medium, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #177587, RGB 23, 117, 135, L* 45.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1108?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1711 Dusty Blue Medium is nearest (ΔE 6.9). From other brands, DMC 3765 (ΔE 4.4) or Anchor 169 (ΔE 3.7). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2506 and Madeira 1012 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is Madeira 1108 in Perler beads?
Perler Teal (#047f8a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.0 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 6.9).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1108?
Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium at ΔE 3.7 (close), then Anchor 779 at ΔE 7.3.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1012 Blue Medium ΔE 8.3
- Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium ΔE 8.3
- Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 10.1
Madeira 1108 in other brands
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium ΔE 3.7
- Perler Teal ΔE 5.0
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 6.9
- Artkal S S105 Petrol Blue ΔE 3.0
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 19.3