Madeira 1203 Turquoise Very Dark
Madeira 1203 Turquoise Very Dark (#00835b) is a medium, rich green. The closest DMC thread is DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark, very close at ΔE 2.0; in Anchor, use Anchor 230 Mint Green Very Dark (ΔE 4.4, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1203 Turquoise Very Dark
#00835b · RGB 0, 131, 91
Closest to Madeira 1203 in other brands
- DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark ΔE 2.0 very close
- Anchor 230 Mint Green Very Dark ΔE 4.4 close
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 3.4 close
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 6.0 close
- Artkal S SL2 Glitter Green ΔE 2.7 very close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 7.8 similar
Madeira 1203 color values
| Code | 1203 |
|---|---|
| Name | Turquoise Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #00835b |
| RGB | 0, 131, 91 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 48.2, a* -40.8, b* 13.2 |
| HSL | 162°, 100 %, 26 % |
| Color family | Green, 27 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 48.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark, ΔE 2.0 |
Madeira 1203 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1203: the best is DMC 910 at ΔE 2.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 910 | Emerald Green Dark | 2.0 | very close |
| DMC | 505 | Jade Green | 3.3 | close |
| DMC | 911 | Emerald Green Medium | 4.8 | close |
| Anchor | 230 | Mint Green Very Dark | 4.4 | close |
| Anchor | 210 | Spruce Medium | 6.0 | close |
| Anchor | 205 | Mint Green Dark | 7.2 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 3.4 | close |
| Perler | Shamrock | code 80-15199 | 6.0 | similar |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 6.0 | close |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 12.3 | loose |
| Artkal S | SL2 | Glitter Green | 2.7 | very close |
| Artkal S | S20 | Green | 6.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 7.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 18.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1203
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1203; the nearest, Madeira 1202 Turquoise Dark, sits at ΔE 4.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1202 | Turquoise Dark | #058e60 | 4.1 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1213 | Leaf Green Dark | #2f8551 | 4.5 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1301 | Emerald Green | #007b3c | 6.9 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1302 | Emerald Green Dark | #00703c | 8.0 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1214 | Leaf Green Very Dark | #1f703c | 8.3 | darker |
| 2706 | Misty Turquoise Dark | #008576 | 8.4 | more muted |
| 1206 | Jade Dark | #156c34 | 9.9 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1303 | Christmas Green Dark | #006630 | 11.4 | darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1203: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 60 to 40.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1207 | Jade Medium | 60.3 |
| 3 lighter | 1212 | Leaf Green Medium | 59.5 |
| 2 lighter | 1202 | Turquoise Dark | 52.1 |
| 1 lighter | 1213 | Leaf Green Dark | 49.5 |
| this color | 1203 | Turquoise Very Dark | 48.2 |
| 1 darker | 1301 | Emerald Green | 44.9 |
| 2 darker | 1214 | Leaf Green Very Dark | 41.5 |
| 3 darker | 1302 | Emerald Green Dark | 41.1 |
| 4 darker | 1206 | Jade Dark | 39.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1203
One strand each of Madeira 1301 and Madeira 2706 models at ΔE 1.9, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1202, ΔE 4.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1203 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1301 Emerald Green + 1 × Madeira 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark | #00805e | 1.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 1202 Turquoise Dark + 1 × Madeira 1302 Emerald Green Dark | #038050 | 2.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1202 Turquoise Dark + 1 × Madeira 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark | #158050 | 2.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1203
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #00835b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1208 | Jade Light | 3.6:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 4.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 3.9:1 |
Working with Madeira 1203
DMC 910 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 1203. It is a little darker and slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.0 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 1203 is number 27 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1213 Leaf Green Dark and down to Madeira 1301 Emerald Green. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1203 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 4.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Green (ΔE 3.4), Hama 10 Green (ΔE 6.0) and Artkal S SL2 Glitter Green (ΔE 2.7); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1203?
DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1203 Turquoise Very Dark (ΔE 2.0, very close). Runners-up: DMC 505 (ΔE 3.3) and DMC 911 (ΔE 4.8).
What color is Madeira 1203?
Madeira 1203 Turquoise Very Dark is a medium, rich green in the green family: hex #00835b, RGB 0, 131, 91, L* 48.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1203?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1202 Turquoise Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.1). From other brands, DMC 910 (ΔE 2.0) or Anchor 230 (ΔE 4.4). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1301 and Madeira 2706 models at ΔE 1.9.
What is Madeira 1203 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Green (#007b4e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.4 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 10 Green (ΔE 6.0).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1203?
Anchor 230 Mint Green Very Dark at ΔE 4.4 (close), then Anchor 210 at ΔE 6.0.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1301 Emerald Green ΔE 6.9
- Madeira 1206 Jade Dark ΔE 9.9
Madeira 1203 in other brands
- DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark ΔE 2.0
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 3.4
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 6.0
- Artkal S SL2 Glitter Green ΔE 2.7
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 7.8