Madeira 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark
On screen, Madeira 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark reads as a dark, rich green (#1f440e). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 5.4 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark
#1f440e · RGB 31, 68, 14
Closest to Madeira 1313 in other brands
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 5.4 close
- Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 13.5 loose
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 12.5 loose
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 6.0 close
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 11.5 loose
Madeira 1313 color values
| Code | 1313 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pistachio Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #1f440e |
| RGB | 31, 68, 14 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 25.1, a* -24.5, b* 27.2 |
| HSL | 101°, 66 %, 16 % |
| Color family | Green, 51 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 25.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 5.4 |
Madeira 1313 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1313: the best is Anchor 1044 at ΔE 3.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 5.4 | close |
| DMC | 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| DMC | 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | 7.1 | similar |
| Anchor | 1044 | Grass Green Dark | 3.5 | close |
| Anchor | 246 | Grass Green Very Dark | 3.9 | close |
| Anchor | 263 | Loden Green Dark | 3.9 | close |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 13.5 | loose |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 18.5 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 12.5 | loose |
| Hama | 28 | Dark Green | 13.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 6.0 | close |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 15.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 11.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 17.7 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1313
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1313; the nearest, Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark, sits at ΔE 6.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1404 | Hunter Green Very Dark | #00501f | 6.3 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1405 | Hunter Green Dark | #00451f | 6.3 | slightly more muted |
| 2704 | Christmas Green Dark | #004523 | 7.3 | slightly more muted |
| 1514 | Gray Green Dark | #3c522f | 7.7 | lighter and more muted |
| 1312 | Pistachio Green Dark | #345933 | 8.3 | lighter and more muted |
| 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | #2f5e17 | 8.5 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | #3c5c2f | 8.5 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 2603 | Nile Green Light | #3f5934 | 8.9 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Madeira 1313: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the Madeira green family, L* from 35 to 23.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1313
One strand each of Madeira 1404 and Madeira 1507 models at ΔE 2.5, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1404, ΔE 6.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1313 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1507 Fern Green Dark | #2c4814 | 2.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1505 Fern Green Ultra Very Dark | #213f14 | 2.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1508 Fern Green Medium | #2f4a15 | 3.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1313
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #1f440e; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1208 | Jade Light | 8.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 10.9:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1709 | Blue Gray Very Light | 4.8:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1313
Substituting Madeira 1313 takes care: DMC 890 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 5.4), and Anchor 1044 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1313 is number 51 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark and down to Madeira 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1313 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 11.1:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 13.5), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 12.5) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 6.0); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1313?
DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark (ΔE 5.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 895 (ΔE 6.1) and DMC 3345 (ΔE 7.1).
What color is Madeira 1313?
Madeira 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #1f440e, RGB 31, 68, 14, L* 25.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1313?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.3). From other brands, DMC 890 (ΔE 5.4) or Anchor 1044 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1404 and Madeira 1507 models at ΔE 2.5.
What is Madeira 1313 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 13.5 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 12.5).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1313?
Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Anchor 246 at ΔE 3.9.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1313 in other brands
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 5.4
- Anchor 1044 Grass Green Dark ΔE 3.5
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 13.5
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 12.5
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 6.0
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 11.5