DMC 804 to Madeira: Thread Conversion

DMC 804 Dark Delft Blue embroidery floss

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 804 (Dark Delft Blue) is Madeira 1004.

Close Match

Hex #2060A0 · blues family

DMC 804 #2060A0
92% match
Stored match for Madeira 1004 Madeira 1004 Madeira 1004 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 1004 is a close match for DMC 804 Dark Delft Blue. This Madeira number is also mapped to DMC 797 (Royal Blue) in some conversion references, so the same chart-ambiguity caveat that affects Anchor in this zone applies here as well. Madeira 1004 may read slightly darker or more saturated than the ideal medium-dark Delft position that 804 occupies — royal blue is notably brighter and more assertive than a Delft dark blue, and if Madeira 1004’s calibration is closer to the royal blue character than the Delft dark blue character, it will read as too saturated and bold for designs where a historically calibrated cobalt Delft depth is needed. Comparing Madeira 1004 in hand against lighter Delft threads (DMC 809, DMC 800) is the most practical test: if the value step and hue relationship looks like a natural Delft gradient progression, the substitution is working correctly. If 1004 reads as a distinctly brighter, more assertive blue that doesn’t sit naturally in the Delft family sequence, sourcing DMC 804 directly is the right call for Delftware-specific design work.

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 804, 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 804 to Madeira 1004

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 804 is unavailable and Madeira 1004 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 804 and Madeira 1004 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 804 and Madeira 1004: 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 804 to Madeira FAQ

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

What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 804?+

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 804 (Dark Delft Blue) is Madeira 1004. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 804 to Madeira conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 804 (Dark Delft Blue) to Madeira 1004 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 804 and Madeira 1004 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 804 and Madeira 1004 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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Similar DMC Colors

Shades closest to DMC 804 — handy if Madeira 1004 isn't quite right:

DMC 803

Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue

DMC 798

Dark Delft Blue

DMC 805

Medium Delft Blue

DMC 102

Variegans Royal Blue
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