Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light
Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light is a medium, soft teal with the screen hex #3f959c. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 806 Peacock Blue Dark at ΔE 3.6 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light at ΔE 4.8 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light
#3f959c · RGB 63, 149, 156
Closest to Madeira 1110 in other brands
- DMC 806 Peacock Blue Dark ΔE 3.6 close
- Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light ΔE 4.8 close
- Perler Lagoon ΔE 5.4 close
- Hama 31 Turquoise ΔE 9.6 similar
- Artkal S S76 Sea Blue ΔE 5.4 close
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 21.3 loose
Madeira 1110 color values
| Code | 1110 |
|---|---|
| Name | Misty Blue Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #3f959c |
| RGB | 63, 149, 156 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 57.0, a* -23.5, b* -11.4 |
| HSL | 185°, 42 %, 43 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 10 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 57.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 806 Peacock Blue Dark, ΔE 3.6 |
Madeira 1110 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1110: the best is DMC 806 at ΔE 3.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 806 | Peacock Blue Dark | 3.6 | close |
| DMC | 3810 | Turquoise Dark | 3.8 | close |
| DMC | 3848 | Teal Green Medium | 3.9 | close |
| Anchor | 168 | Surf Blue Light | 4.8 | close |
| Anchor | 1039 | Glacier Blue Medium Dark | 7.5 | similar |
| Anchor | 1062 | Peacock Blue | 7.9 | similar |
| Perler | Lagoon | code 80-15217 | 5.4 | close |
| Perler | Peacock | code 80-15275 | 7.5 | similar |
| Hama | 31 | Turquoise | 9.6 | similar |
| Hama | 113 | Aqua | 10.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S76 | Sea Blue | 5.4 | close |
| Artkal S | S45 | Medium Turquoise | 7.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 21.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 21.8 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1110
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1110; the nearest, Madeira 1109 Misty Blue Medium, sits at ΔE 3.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1109 | Misty Blue Medium | #348a92 | 3.9 | a little darker |
| 2508 | Misty Green Medium | #5a8e90 | 4.7 | more muted |
| 1111 | Misty Blue Light | #69959c | 6.6 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 2506 | Misty Green Bright | #008388 | 7.6 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1106 | Wedgewood Medium | #4b899c | 7.6 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 1105 | Wedgewood Light | #6ba9bc | 10.1 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1114 | Turquoise Medium Dark | #07a390 | 11.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 2706 | Misty Turquoise Dark | #008576 | 12.1 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1110: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira teal and aqua family, L* from 72 to 50.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1113 | Turquoise Light | 72.4 |
| 3 lighter | 1105 | Wedgewood Light | 65.9 |
| 2 lighter | 1114 | Turquoise Medium Dark | 60.1 |
| 1 lighter | 1111 | Misty Blue Light | 58.9 |
| this color | 1110 | Misty Blue Medium Light | 57.0 |
| 1 darker | 2508 | Misty Green Medium | 55.6 |
| 2 darker | 1106 | Wedgewood Medium | 53.8 |
| 3 darker | 1109 | Misty Blue Medium | 52.9 |
| 4 darker | 2506 | Misty Green Bright | 49.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1110
One strand each of Madeira 1114 and Madeira 910 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1109, ΔE 3.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1110 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark + 1 × Madeira 910 Delft Medium | #3e939a | 0.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark + 1 × Madeira 1003 Antique Blue | #409297 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light + 1 × Madeira 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark | #4d989e | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1110
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #3f959c; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 1314 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 5.1:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 6.0:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2006 | Tan Ultra Very Dark | 4.4:1 |
How to use Madeira 1110
Substituting Madeira 1110 takes care: DMC 806 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 3.6), and Anchor 168 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1110 is number 10 of 22 in the Madeira teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light and down to Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1110 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 6.0:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Lagoon (ΔE 5.4), Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 9.6) and Artkal S S76 Sea Blue (ΔE 5.4); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1110?
DMC 806 Peacock Blue Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light (ΔE 3.6, close). Runners-up: DMC 3810 (ΔE 3.8) and DMC 3848 (ΔE 3.9).
What color is Madeira 1110?
Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light is a medium, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #3f959c, RGB 63, 149, 156, L* 57.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1110?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1109 Misty Blue Medium is nearest (ΔE 3.9). From other brands, DMC 806 (ΔE 3.6) or Anchor 168 (ΔE 4.8). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1114 and Madeira 910 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is Madeira 1110 in Perler beads?
Perler Lagoon (#00a4ac) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.4 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 31 Turquoise (ΔE 9.6).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1110?
Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light at ΔE 4.8 (close), then Anchor 1039 at ΔE 7.5.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium ΔE 4.7
- Madeira 1111 Misty Blue Light ΔE 6.6
- Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light ΔE 10.1
- Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark ΔE 11.6
Madeira 1110 in other brands
- Perler Lagoon ΔE 5.4
- Hama 31 Turquoise ΔE 9.6
- Artkal S S76 Sea Blue ΔE 5.4
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 21.3