Madeira 912 Royal Blue Medium
Madeira 912 Royal Blue Medium is a very dark, rich blue with the screen hex #00356e. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 820 Royal Blue Very Dark at ΔE 3.1 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 139 Wedgewood Dark at ΔE 2.4 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 912 Royal Blue Medium
#00356e · RGB 0, 53, 110
Closest to Madeira 912 in other brands
- DMC 820 Royal Blue Very Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Anchor 139 Wedgewood Dark ΔE 2.4 very close
- Perler Midnight ΔE 8.4 similar
- Hama 08 Blue ΔE 7.9 similar
- Artkal S S144 Marine ΔE 4.9 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 17.2 loose
Madeira 912 color values
| Code | 912 |
|---|---|
| Name | Royal Blue Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #00356e |
| RGB | 0, 53, 110 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 22.6, a* 9.0, b* -37.4 |
| HSL | 211°, 100 %, 22 % |
| Color family | Blue, 25 of 33 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 22.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 820 Royal Blue Very Dark, ΔE 3.1 |
Madeira 912 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 912: the best is Anchor 139 at ΔE 2.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 3.1 | close |
| DMC | 336 | Navy Blue | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 796 | Royal Blue Dark | 4.3 | close |
| Anchor | 139 | Wedgewood Dark | 2.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 133 | Blue Dark | 2.8 | very close |
| Anchor | 148 | Delft Blue Medium | 3.1 | close |
| Perler | Midnight | code 80-15201 | 8.4 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Blue | code 80-19008 | 9.3 | similar |
| Hama | 08 | Blue | 7.9 | similar |
| Hama | 36 | Neon Blue | 12.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S144 | Marine | 4.9 | close |
| Artkal S | S143 | Royal Blue | 9.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 17.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 17.5 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 912
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 912; the nearest, Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark, sits at ΔE 4.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1006 | Antique Blue Very Dark | #052b58 | 4.1 | a little darker and more muted |
| 913 | Royal Blue Dark | #002064 | 7.4 | darker and more saturated |
| 905 | Cornflower Blue Dark | #344989 | 7.9 | lighter |
| 914 | Royal Blue Very Dark | #152059 | 8.5 | darker |
| 1005 | Antique Blue Dark | #104a6d | 8.6 | lighter and more muted |
| 1007 | Blue Medium Dark | #001c49 | 8.9 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1010 | Blue Very Dark | #005184 | 10.0 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1011 | Blue Dark | #00517a | 10.7 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Madeira 912: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira blue family, L* from 33 to 11.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1010 | Blue Very Dark | 33.0 |
| 3 lighter | 905 | Cornflower Blue Dark | 32.5 |
| 2 lighter | 1011 | Blue Dark | 32.5 |
| 1 lighter | 1005 | Antique Blue Dark | 29.7 |
| this color | 912 | Royal Blue Medium | 22.6 |
| 1 darker | 1006 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 17.8 |
| 2 darker | 913 | Royal Blue Dark | 15.2 |
| 3 darker | 914 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 15.0 |
| 4 darker | 1007 | Blue Medium Dark | 11.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 912
One strand each of Madeira 1005 and Madeira 904 models at ΔE 1.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1006, ΔE 4.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 912 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1005 Antique Blue Dark + 1 × Madeira 904 Cornflower Blue Very Dark | #093766 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 913 Royal Blue Dark + 1 × Madeira 1005 Antique Blue Dark | #093969 | 1.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 914 Royal Blue Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1005 Antique Blue Dark | #133964 | 2.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 912
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #00356e; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (blue) | 901 | Blue Violet Very Light | 5.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 11.9:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1605 | Khaki Green Light | 4.3:1 |
How to use Madeira 912
Substituting Madeira 912 takes care: DMC 820 is more muted (ΔE 3.1), and Anchor 139 is a little lighter (ΔE 2.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 912 is number 25 of 33 in the Madeira blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1005 Antique Blue Dark and down to Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 912 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 12.1:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Midnight (ΔE 8.4), Hama 08 Blue (ΔE 7.9) and Artkal S S144 Marine (ΔE 4.9); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 912?
DMC 820 Royal Blue Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 912 Royal Blue Medium (ΔE 3.1, close). Runners-up: DMC 336 (ΔE 3.9) and DMC 796 (ΔE 4.3).
What color is Madeira 912?
Madeira 912 Royal Blue Medium is a very dark, rich blue in the blue family: hex #00356e, RGB 0, 53, 110, L* 22.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 912?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1006 Antique Blue Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.1). From other brands, DMC 820 (ΔE 3.1) or Anchor 139 (ΔE 2.4). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1005 and Madeira 904 models at ΔE 1.6.
What is Madeira 912 in Perler beads?
Perler Midnight (#2f3c55) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 08 Blue (ΔE 7.9).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 912?
Anchor 139 Wedgewood Dark at ΔE 2.4 (very close), then Anchor 133 at ΔE 2.8.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 912 in other brands
- Perler Midnight ΔE 8.4
- Hama 08 Blue ΔE 7.9
- Artkal S S144 Marine ΔE 4.9
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 17.2