Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium
Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium (#546e4d) is a dark, soft green. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark at ΔE 4.3 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium at ΔE 6.2 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium
#546e4d · RGB 84, 110, 77
Closest to Madeira 1311 in other brands
- DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark ΔE 4.3 close
- Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium ΔE 6.2 similar
- Perler Olive ΔE 10.7 loose
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 8.7 similar
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 7.2 similar
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 10.2 loose
Madeira 1311 color values
| Code | 1311 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pistachio Green Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #546e4d |
| RGB | 84, 110, 77 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 43.6, a* -16.5, b* 15.4 |
| HSL | 107°, 18 %, 37 % |
| Color family | Green, 32 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 43.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark, ΔE 4.3 |
Madeira 1311 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1311: the best is DMC 3362 at ΔE 4.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3362 | Pine Green Dark | 4.3 | close |
| DMC | 987 | Forest Green Dark | 4.4 | close |
| DMC | 367 | Pistachio Green Dark | 5.0 | close |
| Anchor | 262 | Loden Green Medium | 6.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 216 | Juniper Medium | 6.5 | similar |
| Anchor | 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | 6.8 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 10.7 | loose |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 11.2 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 8.7 | similar |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 10.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 7.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | SL2 | Glitter Green | 10.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 10.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 13.4 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1311
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1311; the nearest, Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium, sits at ΔE 7.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1602 | Laurel Green Medium | #51672f | 7.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1703 | Sea Foam Green Medium | #5f7566 | 7.4 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1704 | Sea Foam Green Dark | #4a6051 | 7.7 | darker and more muted |
| 2603 | Nile Green Light | #3f5934 | 7.8 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | #3c5c2f | 8.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 1312 | Pistachio Green Dark | #345933 | 8.7 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1214 | Leaf Green Very Dark | #1f703c | 9.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1514 | Gray Green Dark | #3c522f | 9.8 | darker |
Shading Madeira 1311: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 54 to 35.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1513 | Gray Green Medium | 54.2 |
| 3 lighter | 1213 | Leaf Green Dark | 49.5 |
| 2 lighter | 1703 | Sea Foam Green Medium | 47.1 |
| 1 lighter | 1301 | Emerald Green | 44.9 |
| this color | 1311 | Pistachio Green Medium | 43.6 |
| 1 darker | 1602 | Laurel Green Medium | 40.7 |
| 2 darker | 1704 | Sea Foam Green Dark | 38.6 |
| 3 darker | 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | 35.6 |
| 4 darker | 2603 | Nile Green Light | 34.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1311
One strand each of Madeira 1703 and Madeira 1407 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1602, ΔE 7.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1311 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1703 Sea Foam Green Medium + 1 × Madeira 1407 Hunter Green | #536f4b | 1.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium + 1 × Madeira 1703 Sea Foam Green Medium | #586e50 | 1.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 1513 Gray Green Medium + 1 × Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark | #596f4b | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1311
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #546e4d; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1208 | Jade Light | 4.2:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 5.5:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 4.6:1 |
Working with Madeira 1311
Substituting Madeira 1311 takes care: DMC 3362 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 4.3), and Anchor 262 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 6.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1311 is number 32 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1301 Emerald Green and down to Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1311 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.7:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 10.7), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 8.7) and Artkal S S118 Pinetree 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 1311?
DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium (ΔE 4.3, close). Runners-up: DMC 987 (ΔE 4.4) and DMC 367 (ΔE 5.0).
What color is Madeira 1311?
Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium is a dark, soft green in the green family: hex #546e4d, RGB 84, 110, 77, L* 43.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1311?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium is nearest (ΔE 7.2). From other brands, DMC 3362 (ΔE 4.3) or Anchor 262 (ΔE 6.2). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1703 and Madeira 1407 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is Madeira 1311 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.7 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 8.7).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1311?
Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium at ΔE 6.2 (similar), then Anchor 216 at ΔE 6.5.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1311 in other brands
- DMC 3362 Pine Green Dark ΔE 4.3
- Perler Olive ΔE 10.7
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 8.7
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 7.2
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 10.2