DMC 500 to Madeira: Thread Conversion

DMC 500 Very Dark Blue Green embroidery floss

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 500 (Very Dark Blue Green) is Madeira 1705.

Exact Match

Hex #044D33 · greens family

DMC 500 #044D33
99% match
Stored match for Madeira 1705 Madeira 1705 Madeira 1705 does not have an official hex preview stored on this site. Treat the page as a physical skein shortlist, then verify the real thread in person before you rely on the match.

Only the DMC swatch is rendered as stored color data here. Compare the physical target skein before you assume a visual match.

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Conversion Notes

Madeira 1705 is an exact match for DMC 500 Very Dark Blue Green and brings Madeira's characteristic slight thread sheen, which enhances the jewel-toned quality of this very deep blue-green in a genuinely useful way. For peacock feather designs and ocean depth applications where 500 is meant to evoke the luminous darkness of iridescent plumage or deep water, the added luminosity from Madeira's finish is an advantage rather than a distraction. Thread consistency between dye lots is reliable, which matters for deep shadow colors that often need to cover significant fill area in large landscape and peacock-themed projects. A confident substitution for any application where maximum depth and color richness are the design goals.

Reference quality

How We Validate This Match

This Madeira page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.

Methodology
This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 500, the stored Madeira equivalent, and the saved exact rating before rendering the page copy.
Verification status
Exact cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
Source basis
Published cross-brand floss chart mapping. Use it as a shortlist, then confirm with physical thread because sheen and dye lots still matter.
Last reviewed
2026-04-20
Best use
Exact-rated matches are the safest option for replacing missing floss, but they still deserve a daylight spot check before mixing brands in one stitched area.

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Decision guide

When to trust DMC 500 to Madeira 1705

This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.

Best for

  • + Replacing missing floss when you need the closest stored match between DMC 500 and Madeira 1705 without changing the rest of the palette.
  • + Shortlisting a Madeira substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
  • + Comparing this Madeira candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.

Watch for

  • ! Even exact-rated matches can separate once you stitch them next to older thread, different dye lots, metallic accents, or dark fabric.
  • ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 500 and Madeira 1705 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
  • ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.

Before you commit

  1. Compare DMC 500 and Madeira 1705: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
  2. Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
  3. Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.

DMC 500 to Madeira FAQ

These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.

What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 500?+

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 500 (Very Dark Blue Green) is Madeira 1705. This is an exact match.

Is the DMC 500 to Madeira conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 500 (Very Dark Blue Green) to Madeira 1705 is rated as an exact match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.

Can I mix DMC 500 and Madeira 1705 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 500 and Madeira 1705 together when the exact match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.

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