Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark
Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark is a dark, soft blue with the screen hex #335a74. The closest DMC thread is DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark, very close at ΔE 2.9; in Anchor, use Anchor 922 Denim Dark (ΔE 3.7, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark
#335a74 · RGB 51, 90, 116
Closest to Madeira 1712 in other brands
- DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark ΔE 2.9 very close
- Anchor 922 Denim Dark ΔE 3.7 close
- Perler Dark Blue ΔE 7.4 similar
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 8.3 similar
- Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue ΔE 7.1 similar
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 14.1 loose
Madeira 1712 color values
| Code | 1712 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dusty Blue Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #335a74 |
| RGB | 51, 90, 116 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 36.5, a* -5.7, b* -19.0 |
| HSL | 204°, 39 %, 33 % |
| Color family | Blue, 19 of 33 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 36.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 2.9 |
Madeira 1712 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1712: the best is DMC 803 at ΔE 2.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 2.9 | very close |
| DMC | 930 | Antique Blue Dark | 3.8 | close |
| DMC | 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | 5.1 | close |
| Anchor | 922 | Denim Dark | 3.7 | close |
| Anchor | 979 | Sea Blue Dark | 4.5 | close |
| Anchor | 162 | Sapphire Medium Dark | 5.8 | close |
| Perler | Dark Blue | code 80-19008 | 7.4 | similar |
| Perler | Denim | code 80-15253 | 8.2 | similar |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 8.3 | similar |
| Hama | 41 | Fluorescent Blue | 8.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S106 | Wegdewood Blue | 7.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S107 | Pond Blue | 8.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 14.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 14.6 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1712
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1712; the nearest, Madeira 1011 Blue Dark, sits at ΔE 5.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1011 | Blue Dark | #00517a | 5.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1004 | Antique Blue Medium | #3a6a8c | 6.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1005 | Antique Blue Dark | #104a6d | 6.2 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1010 | Blue Very Dark | #005184 | 6.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 2505 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #005970 | 6.5 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1107 | Wedgewood Dark | #2c6a92 | 6.6 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1012 | Blue Medium | #176b8f | 7.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 911 | Delft Dark | #17609e | 7.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1712: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira blue family, L* from 43 to 30.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1004 | Antique Blue Medium | 42.9 |
| 3 lighter | 1107 | Wedgewood Dark | 42.6 |
| 2 lighter | 1012 | Blue Medium | 42.3 |
| 1 lighter | 911 | Delft Dark | 39.6 |
| this color | 1712 | Dusty Blue Dark | 36.5 |
| 1 darker | 2505 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 34.6 |
| 2 darker | 1010 | Blue Very Dark | 33.0 |
| 3 darker | 1011 | Blue Dark | 32.5 |
| 4 darker | 1005 | Antique Blue Dark | 29.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1712
One strand each of Madeira 2702 and Madeira 2705 models at ΔE 1.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1011, ΔE 5.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1712 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2702 Blue Violet Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium | #365e7a | 1.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 906 Cornflower Blue Medium + 1 × Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | #385871 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1011 Blue Dark + 1 × Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium | #335e77 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1712
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #335a74; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 901 | Blue Violet Very Light | 3.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 7.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1901 | Beige Gray Light | 4.5:1 |
How to use Madeira 1712
DMC 803 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 1712. It is slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.9 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 1712 is number 19 of 33 in the Madeira blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 911 Delft Dark and down to Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1712 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.4:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 7.4), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 8.3) and Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue (ΔE 7.1); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1712?
DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark (ΔE 2.9, very close). Runners-up: DMC 930 (ΔE 3.8) and DMC 311 (ΔE 5.1).
What color is Madeira 1712?
Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark is a dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #335a74, RGB 51, 90, 116, L* 36.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1712?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1011 Blue Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.4). From other brands, DMC 803 (ΔE 2.9) or Anchor 922 (ΔE 3.7). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2702 and Madeira 2705 models at ΔE 1.6.
What is Madeira 1712 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Blue (#0e5092) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 8.3).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1712?
Anchor 922 Denim Dark at ΔE 3.7 (close), then Anchor 979 at ΔE 4.5.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 2505 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 6.5
- Madeira 1012 Blue Medium ΔE 7.1
Madeira 1712 in other brands
- DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark ΔE 2.9
- Anchor 922 Denim Dark ΔE 3.7
- Perler Dark Blue ΔE 7.4
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 8.3
- Artkal S S106 Wegdewood Blue ΔE 7.1
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 14.1