Madeira 2504 Wedgewood Very Light
On screen, Madeira 2504 Wedgewood Very Light reads as a true white (#e0ece2). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light at ΔE 5.4 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light at ΔE 3.6 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 2504 Wedgewood Very Light
#e0ece2 · RGB 224, 236, 226
Closest to Madeira 2504 in other brands
- DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light ΔE 5.4 close
- Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler White ΔE 5.6 close
- Hama 55 Green (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 6.8 similar
- Artkal S S77 Ghost While ΔE 5.8 close
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 7.7 similar
Madeira 2504 color values
| Code | 2504 |
|---|---|
| Name | Wedgewood Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #e0ece2 |
| RGB | 224, 236, 226 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 92.3, a* -5.8, b* 3.5 |
| HSL | 130°, 24 %, 90 % |
| Color family | White, 4 of 4 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 92.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light, ΔE 5.4 |
Madeira 2504 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 2504: the best is Anchor 847 at ΔE 3.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 772 | Yellow Green Very Light | 5.4 | close |
| DMC | 3756 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Light | 5.7 | close |
| DMC | 928 | Gray Green Very Light | 5.9 | close |
| Anchor | 847 | Blue Mist Very Light | 3.6 | close |
| Anchor | 1037 | Sea Blue Very Light | 5.2 | close |
| Anchor | 274 | Blue Mist Light | 6.2 | similar |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 5.6 | close |
| Perler | Toasted Marshmallow | code 80-15208 | 7.7 | similar |
| Hama | 55 | Green (Glow in the Dark) | 6.8 | similar |
| Hama | 77 | Cloudy White | 6.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S77 | Ghost While | 5.8 | close |
| Artkal S | SP8 | Pearlescent White | 8.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 7.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 13.6 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 2504
1 other Madeira color within ΔE 3 of Madeira 2504, led by Madeira 1309 Pistachio Green Very Light at ΔE 2.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | #e2ecdb | 2.8 | slightly more saturated |
| 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | #d5d9d4 | 5.7 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 2403 | Winter White | #fdfdf8 | 7.3 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 2402 | Off White | #f8f8f8 | 8.3 | lighter and more muted |
| 101 | Lemon Very Light | #f9f7db | 8.5 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| White | White | #fcfcfc | 8.7 | lighter and more muted |
| 2101 | Cream | #fff7e7 | 9.2 | lighter |
| 1901 | Beige Gray Light | #cdcbc3 | 9.3 | darker and slightly more muted |
Shading Madeira 2504: lighter and darker white steps
3 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Madeira white family, L* from 99 to 92.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lighter | 2403 | Winter White | 99.2 |
| 2 lighter | White | White | 99.0 |
| 1 lighter | 2402 | Off White | 97.6 |
| this color | 2504 | Wedgewood Very Light | 92.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 2504
One strand each of Madeira 1104 and Madeira Ecru models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1309, ΔE 2.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 2504 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light + 1 × Madeira Ecru Ecru | #dae6dd | 1.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 101 Lemon Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | #deeee2 | 1.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 2101 Cream + 1 × Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | #e1eee8 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 2504
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #e0ece2; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 17.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1801 | Steel Gray Medium | 4.8:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 2504
Substituting Madeira 2504 takes care: DMC 772 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 5.4), and Anchor 847 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 2504 is number 4 of 4 in the Madeira white family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Madeira 2402 Off White is the next one up. Keep it labelled next to Madeira 1309, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Madeira 2504 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 17.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler White (ΔE 5.6), Hama 55 Green (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 6.8) and Artkal S S77 Ghost While (ΔE 5.8); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2504?
DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 2504 Wedgewood Very Light (ΔE 5.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 3756 (ΔE 5.7) and DMC 928 (ΔE 5.9).
What color is Madeira 2504?
Madeira 2504 Wedgewood Very Light is a true white in the white family: hex #e0ece2, RGB 224, 236, 226, L* 92.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 2504?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1309 Pistachio Green Very Light is nearest (ΔE 2.8). From other brands, DMC 772 (ΔE 5.4) or Anchor 847 (ΔE 3.6). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1104 and Madeira Ecru models at ΔE 1.4.
What is Madeira 2504 in Perler beads?
Perler White (#eaefee) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.6 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 55 Green (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 6.8).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 2504?
Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light at ΔE 3.6 (close), then Anchor 1037 at ΔE 5.2.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 2504 in other brands
- DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light ΔE 5.4
- Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light ΔE 3.6
- Perler White ΔE 5.6
- Hama 55 Green (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 6.8
- Artkal S S77 Ghost While ΔE 5.8
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 7.7