Madeira 1312 Pistachio Green Dark
Madeira 1312 Pistachio Green Dark is a dark, soft green with the screen hex #345933. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark at ΔE 4.5 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark at ΔE 4.9 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1312 Pistachio Green Dark
#345933 · RGB 52, 89, 51
Closest to Madeira 1312 in other brands
- DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 4.5 close
- Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark ΔE 4.9 close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 7.7 similar
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 7.7 similar
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 4.4 close
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 8.2 similar
Madeira 1312 color values
| Code | 1312 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pistachio Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #345933 |
| RGB | 52, 89, 51 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 34.2, a* -22.1, b* 17.9 |
| HSL | 118°, 27 %, 27 % |
| Color family | Green, 47 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 34.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark, ΔE 4.5 |
Madeira 1312 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1312: the best is DMC 319 at ΔE 4.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 4.5 | close |
| DMC | 986 | Forest Green Very Dark | 5.1 | close |
| DMC | 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 6.0 | close |
| Anchor | 217 | Juniper Medium Dark | 4.9 | close |
| Anchor | 211 | Spruce Medium Dark | 5.9 | close |
| Anchor | 262 | Loden Green Medium | 5.9 | close |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 12.8 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 7.7 | similar |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 11.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 4.4 | close |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 11.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 8.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 12.1 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1312
2 other Madeira colors within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1312, led by Madeira 2603 Nile Green Light at ΔE 2.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2603 | Nile Green Light | #3f5934 | 2.7 | slightly more muted |
| 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | #3c5c2f | 2.7 | slightly more saturated |
| 1514 | Gray Green Dark | #3c522f | 4.0 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 1404 | Hunter Green Very Dark | #00501f | 6.7 | darker and more saturated |
| 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | #2f5e17 | 7.3 | more saturated |
| 1303 | Christmas Green Dark | #006630 | 7.5 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1304 | Christmas Green Bright | #006628 | 8.1 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1205 | Blue Green | #00543c | 8.1 | a little darker |
Shading Madeira 1312: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 37 to 25.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1303 | Christmas Green Dark | 37.3 |
| 3 lighter | 1304 | Christmas Green Bright | 37.2 |
| 2 lighter | 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | 35.6 |
| 1 lighter | 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | 35.3 |
| this color | 1312 | Pistachio Green Dark | 34.2 |
| 1 darker | 1514 | Gray Green Dark | 32.3 |
| 2 darker | 1205 | Blue Green | 31.0 |
| 3 darker | 1404 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 29.0 |
| 4 darker | 1405 | Hunter Green Dark | 24.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1312
One strand each of Madeira 1407 and Madeira 1204 models at ΔE 1.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2603, ΔE 2.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1312 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1407 Hunter Green + 1 × Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | #2f5b31 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium + 1 × Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | #395a39 | 1.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 1205 Blue Green + 1 × Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium | #395e36 | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1312
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #345933; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1208 | Jade Light | 6.0:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 7.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 4.6:1 |
How to use Madeira 1312
Substituting Madeira 1312 takes care: DMC 319 is more saturated (ΔE 4.5), and Anchor 217 is a little lighter (ΔE 4.9). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1312 is number 47 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1406 Hunter Green Medium and down to Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark. Keep it labelled next to Madeira 2603 and Madeira 1601, its only neighbors inside ΔE 3.
Madeira 1312 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.0:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 7.7), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 7.7) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 4.4); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1312?
DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1312 Pistachio Green Dark (ΔE 4.5, close). Runners-up: DMC 986 (ΔE 5.1) and DMC 3818 (ΔE 6.0).
What color is Madeira 1312?
Madeira 1312 Pistachio Green Dark is a dark, soft green in the green family: hex #345933, RGB 52, 89, 51, L* 34.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1312?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2603 Nile Green Light is nearest (ΔE 2.7). From other brands, DMC 319 (ΔE 4.5) or Anchor 217 (ΔE 4.9). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1407 and Madeira 1204 models at ΔE 1.6.
What is Madeira 1312 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 7.7).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1312?
Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark at ΔE 4.9 (close), then Anchor 211 at ΔE 5.9.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1312 in other brands
- DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 4.5
- Anchor 217 Juniper Medium Dark ΔE 4.9
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 7.7
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 7.7
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 4.4
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 8.2