DMC 824 to Madeira: Thread Conversion

DMC 824 Very Dark Blue embroidery floss

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 824 (Very Dark Blue) is Madeira 1010.

Close Match

Hex #396987 · blues family

DMC 824 #396987
92% match
Stored match for Madeira 1010 Madeira 1010 Madeira 1010 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 1010 is a close match for DMC 824 and is one of the strongest substitution options for this color. Madeira's calibration of this specific deep blue is notably accurate — the color reads as the same substantial, neutral dark blue whether you're looking at the DMC or Madeira skein. For stitchers who prefer Madeira for its colorfastness properties, 1010 is a safe choice for seascape and sky work where the dark blue anchor must remain stable over time in framed pieces exposed to ambient light. Madeira's thread surface has a slightly more pronounced sheen than DMC, which at this dark blue value gives stitched ocean and sky fills a quality that many stitchers find enhances the natural subject — water and sky both catch light, and Madeira's added luminosity can work in your favor. The exact match rating gives you confidence to mix this with other exact-rated Madeira blues in a gradient without worrying about hue or value discontinuity at the seam.

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 824, 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 824 to Madeira 1010

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 824 is unavailable and Madeira 1010 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 824 and Madeira 1010 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 824 and Madeira 1010: 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 824 to Madeira FAQ

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

What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 824?+

The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 824 (Very Dark Blue) is Madeira 1010. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 824 to Madeira conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 824 (Very Dark Blue) to Madeira 1010 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 824 and Madeira 1010 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 824 and Madeira 1010 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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