Madeira 1301 Emerald Green
On screen, Madeira 1301 Emerald Green reads as a dark, rich green (#007b3c). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 700 Green Bright at ΔE 5.7 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 228 Emerald Medium Dark at ΔE 2.7 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1301 Emerald Green
#007b3c · RGB 0, 123, 60
Closest to Madeira 1301 in other brands
- DMC 700 Green Bright ΔE 5.7 close
- Anchor 228 Emerald Medium Dark ΔE 2.7 very close
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 4.3 close
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 3.0 very close
- Artkal S S124 Pooltable Felt ΔE 2.2 very close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 2.3 very close
Madeira 1301 color values
| Code | 1301 |
|---|---|
| Name | Emerald Green |
| Hex (screen) | #007b3c |
| RGB | 0, 123, 60 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 44.9, a* -44.4, b* 26.3 |
| HSL | 149°, 100 %, 24 % |
| Color family | Green, 30 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 44.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 700 Green Bright, ΔE 5.7 |
Madeira 1301 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1301: the best is Anchor 228 at ΔE 2.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 700 | Green Bright | 5.7 | close |
| DMC | 910 | Emerald Green Dark | 5.9 | close |
| DMC | 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | 6.7 | similar |
| Anchor | 228 | Emerald Medium Dark | 2.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 229 | Emerald Dark | 4.2 | close |
| Anchor | 244 | Grass Green Medium Dark | 4.2 | close |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 4.3 | close |
| Perler | Shamrock | code 80-15199 | 7.5 | similar |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 3.0 | very close |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 7.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S124 | Pooltable Felt | 2.2 | very close |
| Artkal S | S71 | Jade Green | 3.6 | close |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 2.3 | very close |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 18.8 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1301
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1301; the nearest, Madeira 1302 Emerald Green Dark, sits at ΔE 4.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1302 | Emerald Green Dark | #00703c | 4.2 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 1214 | Leaf Green Very Dark | #1f703c | 4.2 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1206 | Jade Dark | #156c34 | 5.1 | darker and more muted |
| 1213 | Leaf Green Dark | #2f8551 | 5.2 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1203 | Turquoise Very Dark | #00835b | 6.9 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1303 | Christmas Green Dark | #006630 | 7.1 | darker and more muted |
| 1304 | Christmas Green Bright | #006628 | 7.1 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1202 | Turquoise Dark | #058e60 | 8.7 | lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading Madeira 1301: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 52 to 37.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1202 | Turquoise Dark | 52.1 |
| 3 lighter | 1213 | Leaf Green Dark | 49.5 |
| 2 lighter | 1203 | Turquoise Very Dark | 48.2 |
| 1 lighter | 1413 | Forest Green Very Dark | 47.2 |
| this color | 1301 | Emerald Green | 44.9 |
| 1 darker | 1214 | Leaf Green Very Dark | 41.5 |
| 2 darker | 1302 | Emerald Green Dark | 41.1 |
| 3 darker | 1206 | Jade Dark | 39.8 |
| 4 darker | 1303 | Christmas Green Dark | 37.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1301
One strand each of Madeira 1202 and Madeira 1305 models at ΔE 1.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1302, ΔE 4.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1301 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1202 Turquoise Dark + 1 × Madeira 1305 Christmas Green Medium | #037d44 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1213 Leaf Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 1305 Christmas Green Medium | #207839 | 1.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 1203 Turquoise Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1305 Christmas Green Medium | #007741 | 2.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1301
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #007b3c; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1208 | Jade Light | 4.0:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 5.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 4.4:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1301
Substituting Madeira 1301 takes care: DMC 700 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 5.7), and Anchor 228 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 2.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1301 is number 30 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1413 Forest Green Very Dark and down to Madeira 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1301 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.4:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Green (ΔE 4.3), Hama 10 Green (ΔE 3.0) and Artkal S S124 Pooltable Felt (ΔE 2.2); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1301?
DMC 700 Green Bright is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1301 Emerald Green (ΔE 5.7, close). Runners-up: DMC 910 (ΔE 5.9) and DMC 909 (ΔE 6.7).
What color is Madeira 1301?
Madeira 1301 Emerald Green is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #007b3c, RGB 0, 123, 60, L* 44.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1301?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1302 Emerald Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.2). From other brands, DMC 700 (ΔE 5.7) or Anchor 228 (ΔE 2.7). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1202 and Madeira 1305 models at ΔE 1.6.
What is Madeira 1301 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Green (#007b4e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.3 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 10 Green (ΔE 3.0).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1301?
Anchor 228 Emerald Medium Dark at ΔE 2.7 (very close), then Anchor 229 at ΔE 4.2.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1206 Jade Dark ΔE 5.1
- Madeira 1203 Turquoise Very Dark ΔE 6.9
Madeira 1301 in other brands
- DMC 700 Green Bright ΔE 5.7
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 4.3
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 3.0
- Artkal S S124 Pooltable Felt ΔE 2.2
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 2.3