DMC 826 to Madeira: Thread Conversion

Madeira 1012 is an exact match for DMC 826 Medium Blue, making it the most reliable brand substitute for this frequently-used color. The clear, neutral quality of 826's medium blue — neither too warm nor too cool — is well-preserved in Madeira's formulation. Coverage and thread weight are comparable to DMC on standard Aida counts. For sky and water designs that depend on 826 as a pivot-point mid-tone, Madeira 1012 maintains the gradient relationships that make those designs work.