DMC 791 to Madeira: Thread Conversion

DMC 791 Very Dark Cornflower Blue embroidery floss

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 791 (Very Dark Cornflower Blue) is Madeira 0904.

Close Match

Hex #464563 · blues family

DMC 791 #464563
92% match
Stored match for Madeira 0904 Madeira 0904 Madeira 0904 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 0904 is an exact-rated equivalent for DMC 791 Very Dark Cornflower Blue. For designs where this deep blue-violet serves as the darkest element in a cornflower shading sequence or as the shadow color in purple-blue floral designs — larkspurs, certain irises, indigo-toned flowers — Madeira 0904 integrates without color adjustment. Both threads produce the same rich, slightly purple-toned dark blue that distinguishes 791 from straightforward dark blues in palette work. For fantasy cross-stitch where 791 appears in wizard robes, night sky backgrounds, and magical water effects, Madeira 0904’s exact rating means the slightly otherworldly blue-violet quality of the thread reads identically to the DMC original in the stitched piece. For traditional folk art designs that use 791 as the dominant dark blue primary element, Madeira’s consistent dye lot performance is a practical advantage for the large-coverage areas these patterns often require. Madeira maintains a separate numbered equivalent at each position in the cornflower family (0904 through 0907), allowing stitchers who prefer Madeira throughout to build a complete gradient without the gradient-collapse concerns that affect some other brands.

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 791, the stored Madeira equivalent, and the saved close rating before rendering the page copy.
Verification status
Close 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
Close and approximate matches work best for replacements, backups, or whole-project brand swaps after you stitch a small sample on the target fabric.

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Decision guide

When to trust DMC 791 to Madeira 0904

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 DMC 791 is unavailable and Madeira 0904 is good enough after a stitched sample check.
  • + 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

  • ! Close matches are not safe to assume interchangeable in focal areas without a physical test on your fabric.
  • ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 791 and Madeira 0904 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 791 and Madeira 0904: 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 791 to Madeira FAQ

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

What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 791?+

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 791 (Very Dark Cornflower Blue) is Madeira 0904. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 791 to Madeira conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 791 (Very Dark Cornflower Blue) to Madeira 0904 is rated as a close match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.

Can I mix DMC 791 and Madeira 0904 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 791 and Madeira 0904 together when the close 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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Shades closest to DMC 791 — handy if Madeira 0904 isn't quite right:

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