Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark
Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark (#07a390) is a medium, rich teal. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 943 Green Bright Medium at ΔE 5.7 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 187 Sea Green Medium at ΔE 2.5 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark
#07a390 · RGB 7, 163, 144
Closest to Madeira 1114 in other brands
- DMC 943 Green Bright Medium ΔE 5.7 close
- Anchor 187 Sea Green Medium ΔE 2.5 very close
- Perler Parrot Green ΔE 6.6 similar
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 12.2 loose
- Artkal S S45 Medium Turquoise ΔE 5.6 close
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 18.8 loose
Madeira 1114 color values
| Code | 1114 |
|---|---|
| Name | Turquoise Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #07a390 |
| RGB | 7, 163, 144 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 60.1, a* -39.8, b* -0.2 |
| HSL | 173°, 92 %, 33 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 8 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 60.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 943 Green Bright Medium, ΔE 5.7 |
Madeira 1114 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1114: the best is Anchor 187 at ΔE 2.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 943 | Green Bright Medium | 5.7 | close |
| DMC | 3851 | Green Bright Light | 5.8 | close |
| DMC | 958 | Sea Green Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| Anchor | 187 | Sea Green Medium | 2.5 | very close |
| Anchor | 1072 | Sea Green Medium Dark | 3.4 | close |
| Anchor | 1070 | Sea Green Medium | 5.3 | close |
| Perler | Parrot Green | code 80-19091 | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Light Green | code 80-19011 | 10.1 | loose |
| Hama | 113 | Aqua | 12.2 | loose |
| Hama | 11 | Light Green | 12.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | S45 | Medium Turquoise | 5.6 | close |
| Artkal S | S121 | Celadon Green | 9.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 18.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 20.8 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1114
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1114; the nearest, Madeira 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark, sits at ΔE 10.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2706 | Misty Turquoise Dark | #008576 | 10.2 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1113 | Turquoise Light | #61c2af | 10.3 | much lighter and more muted |
| 1201 | Turquoise Medium | #61c2a5 | 10.6 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1207 | Jade Medium | #5e9f75 | 10.8 | slightly more muted |
| 1110 | Misty Blue Medium Light | #3f959c | 11.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1202 | Turquoise Dark | #058e60 | 11.7 | darker and more saturated |
| 2508 | Misty Green Medium | #5a8e90 | 12.7 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1212 | Leaf Green Medium | #5f9d6b | 12.9 | slightly more muted |
Shading Madeira 1114: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira teal and aqua family, L* from 77 to 50.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1112 | Turquoise Very Light | 77.2 |
| 3 lighter | 1113 | Turquoise Light | 72.4 |
| 2 lighter | 1201 | Turquoise Medium | 72.1 |
| 1 lighter | 1105 | Wedgewood Light | 65.9 |
| this color | 1114 | Turquoise Medium Dark | 60.1 |
| 1 darker | 1110 | Misty Blue Medium Light | 57.0 |
| 2 darker | 2508 | Misty Green Medium | 55.6 |
| 3 darker | 1109 | Misty Blue Medium | 52.9 |
| 4 darker | 2706 | Misty Turquoise Dark | 49.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1114
One strand each of Madeira 2706 and Madeira 1113 models at ΔE 3.4, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2706, ΔE 10.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1114 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark + 1 × Madeira 1113 Turquoise Light | #45a796 | 3.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 1201 Turquoise Medium + 1 × Madeira 2506 Misty Green Bright | #45a697 | 3.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1113 Turquoise Light + 1 × Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark | #459e8e | 3.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1114
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #07a390; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 1314 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 5.6:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 6.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2005 | Chocolate | 4.6:1 |
Working with Madeira 1114
Substituting Madeira 1114 takes care: DMC 943 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 5.7), and Anchor 187 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 2.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1114 is number 8 of 22 in the Madeira teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light and down to Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1114 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 6.7:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Parrot Green (ΔE 6.6), Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 12.2) and Artkal S S45 Medium Turquoise (ΔE 5.6); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1114?
DMC 943 Green Bright Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark (ΔE 5.7, close). Runners-up: DMC 3851 (ΔE 5.8) and DMC 958 (ΔE 6.1).
What color is Madeira 1114?
Madeira 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark is a medium, rich teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #07a390, RGB 7, 163, 144, L* 60.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1114?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark is nearest (ΔE 10.2). From other brands, DMC 943 (ΔE 5.7) or Anchor 187 (ΔE 2.5). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2706 and Madeira 1113 models at ΔE 3.4.
What is Madeira 1114 in Perler beads?
Perler Parrot Green (#009188) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 12.2).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1114?
Anchor 187 Sea Green Medium at ΔE 2.5 (very close), then Anchor 1072 at ΔE 3.4.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light ΔE 11.6
- Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium ΔE 12.7
Madeira 1114 in other brands
- DMC 943 Green Bright Medium ΔE 5.7
- Anchor 187 Sea Green Medium ΔE 2.5
- Perler Parrot Green ΔE 6.6
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 12.2
- Artkal S S45 Medium Turquoise ΔE 5.6
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 18.8