Madeira 1306 Chartreuse
On screen, Madeira 1306 Chartreuse reads as a medium, vivid green (#429e36). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 702 Kelly Green at ΔE 3.3 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 226 Emerald Medium Light at ΔE 1.7 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1306 Chartreuse
#429e36 · RGB 66, 158, 54
Closest to Madeira 1306 in other brands
- DMC 702 Kelly Green ΔE 3.3 close
- Anchor 226 Emerald Medium Light ΔE 1.7 very close
- Perler Green ΔE 7.4 similar
- Hama 37 Neon Green ΔE 7.6 similar
- Artkal S ST5 Transparent Green ΔE 7.2 similar
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 5.6 close
Madeira 1306 color values
| Code | 1306 |
|---|---|
| Name | Chartreuse |
| Hex (screen) | #429e36 |
| RGB | 66, 158, 54 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 57.9, a* -47.6, b* 44.8 |
| HSL | 113°, 49 %, 42 % |
| Color family | Green, 18 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 57.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 702 Kelly Green, ΔE 3.3 |
Madeira 1306 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1306: the best is Anchor 226 at ΔE 1.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 702 | Kelly Green | 3.3 | close |
| DMC | 701 | Green Light | 5.0 | close |
| DMC | 905 | Parrot Green Dark | 8.7 | similar |
| Anchor | 226 | Emerald Medium Light | 1.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 239 | Spring Green Dark | 3.4 | close |
| Anchor | 243 | Grass Green Medium | 5.9 | close |
| Perler | Green | code 80-19080 | 7.4 | similar |
| Perler | Kiwi Lime | code 80-19061 | 8.7 | similar |
| Hama | 37 | Neon Green | 7.6 | similar |
| Hama | 115 | Bright Green | 9.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | ST5 | Transparent Green | 7.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S123 | Clover Field | 8.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 5.6 | close |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 14.0 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1306
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1306; the nearest, Madeira 1412 Forest Green Dark, sits at ΔE 8.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1412 | Forest Green Dark | #649300 | 8.6 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1402 | Green Light | #648836 | 9.3 | darker and more muted |
| 1212 | Leaf Green Medium | #5f9d6b | 9.7 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1411 | Forest Green Medium | #729200 | 11.1 | a little darker |
| 1413 | Forest Green Very Dark | #447e15 | 11.4 | darker and more muted |
| 1503 | Avocado Green Medium Light | #7b8f32 | 11.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1207 | Jade Medium | #5e9f75 | 11.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1502 | Avocado Green Light | #859932 | 12.0 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading Madeira 1306: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 65 to 47.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1603 | Laurel Green Light | 64.9 |
| 3 lighter | 1207 | Jade Medium | 60.3 |
| 2 lighter | 1502 | Avocado Green Light | 59.9 |
| 1 lighter | 1212 | Leaf Green Medium | 59.5 |
| this color | 1306 | Chartreuse | 57.9 |
| 1 darker | 1411 | Forest Green Medium | 56.2 |
| 2 darker | 1412 | Forest Green Dark | 55.7 |
| 3 darker | 1402 | Green Light | 52.5 |
| 4 darker | 1413 | Forest Green Very Dark | 47.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1306
One strand each of Madeira 1307 and Madeira 1403 models at ΔE 3.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1412, ΔE 8.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1306 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1307 Chartreuse Light + 1 × Madeira 1403 Green | #5ea246 | 3.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1307 Chartreuse Light + 1 × Madeira 1206 Jade Dark | #57a24e | 3.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 1307 Chartreuse Light + 1 × Madeira 1407 Hunter Green | #61a247 | 3.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1306
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #429e36; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1705 | Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark | 3.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 6.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2006 | Tan Ultra Very Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1306
Substituting Madeira 1306 takes care: DMC 702 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 3.3), and Anchor 226 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 1.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1306 is number 18 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1212 Leaf Green Medium and down to Madeira 1411 Forest Green Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1306 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 6.2:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Green (ΔE 7.4), Hama 37 Neon Green (ΔE 7.6) and Artkal S ST5 Transparent Green (ΔE 7.2); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1306?
DMC 702 Kelly Green is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1306 Chartreuse (ΔE 3.3, close). Runners-up: DMC 701 (ΔE 5.0) and DMC 905 (ΔE 8.7).
What color is Madeira 1306?
Madeira 1306 Chartreuse is a medium, vivid green in the green family: hex #429e36, RGB 66, 158, 54, L* 57.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1306?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1412 Forest Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 8.6). From other brands, DMC 702 (ΔE 3.3) or Anchor 226 (ΔE 1.7). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1307 and Madeira 1403 models at ΔE 3.6.
What is Madeira 1306 in Perler beads?
Perler Green (#4dab64) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 37 Neon Green (ΔE 7.6).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1306?
Anchor 226 Emerald Medium Light at ΔE 1.7 (very close), then Anchor 239 at ΔE 3.4.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1402 Green Light ΔE 9.3
- Madeira 1413 Forest Green Very Dark ΔE 11.4
Madeira 1306 in other brands
- Perler Green ΔE 7.4
- Hama 37 Neon Green ΔE 7.6
- Artkal S ST5 Transparent Green ΔE 7.2
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 5.6