Madeira 1402 Green Light
Madeira 1402 Green Light is a medium, rich green with the screen hex #648836. The closest DMC thread is DMC 905 Parrot Green Dark, very close at ΔE 2.3; in Anchor, use Anchor 266 Avocado Medium Light (ΔE 2.6, very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1402 Green Light
#648836 · RGB 100, 136, 54
Closest to Madeira 1402 in other brands
- DMC 905 Parrot Green Dark ΔE 2.3 very close
- Anchor 266 Avocado Medium Light ΔE 2.6 very close
- Perler Fern ΔE 9.0 similar
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 6.7 similar
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 10.0 loose
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 11.3 loose
Madeira 1402 color values
| Code | 1402 |
|---|---|
| Name | Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #648836 |
| RGB | 100, 136, 54 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 52.5, a* -26.7, b* 39.2 |
| HSL | 86°, 43 %, 37 % |
| Color family | Green, 24 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 52.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 905 Parrot Green Dark, ΔE 2.3 |
Madeira 1402 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1402: the best is DMC 905 at ΔE 2.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 905 | Parrot Green Dark | 2.3 | very close |
| DMC | 469 | Avocado Green | 4.1 | close |
| DMC | 904 | Parrot Green Very Dark | 6.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 266 | Avocado Medium Light | 2.6 | very close |
| Anchor | 257 | Parrot Green Medium Dark | 5.3 | close |
| Anchor | 243 | Grass Green Medium | 5.8 | close |
| Perler | Fern | code 80-15219 | 9.0 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 11.0 | loose |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 6.7 | similar |
| Hama | 115 | Bright Green | 8.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 10.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S117 | Sage Green | 10.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 11.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 13.7 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1402
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1402; the nearest, Madeira 1503 Avocado Green Medium Light, sits at ΔE 5.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1503 | Avocado Green Medium Light | #7b8f32 | 5.8 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1413 | Forest Green Very Dark | #447e15 | 6.6 | darker and more saturated |
| 1412 | Forest Green Dark | #649300 | 6.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1411 | Forest Green Medium | #729200 | 7.7 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1502 | Avocado Green Light | #859932 | 8.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1306 | Chartreuse | #429e36 | 9.3 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1504 | Avocado Green Medium | #5b6f13 | 9.8 | darker |
| 1603 | Laurel Green Light | #90a659 | 11.5 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading Madeira 1402: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 60 to 42.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1502 | Avocado Green Light | 59.9 |
| 3 lighter | 1411 | Forest Green Medium | 56.2 |
| 2 lighter | 1503 | Avocado Green Medium Light | 56.2 |
| 1 lighter | 1412 | Forest Green Dark | 55.7 |
| this color | 1402 | Green Light | 52.5 |
| 1 darker | 1213 | Leaf Green Dark | 49.5 |
| 2 darker | 1413 | Forest Green Very Dark | 47.2 |
| 3 darker | 1504 | Avocado Green Medium | 43.7 |
| 4 darker | 1408 | Hunter Green Light | 41.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1402
One strand each of Madeira 1502 and Madeira 1214 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1503, ΔE 5.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1402 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1502 Avocado Green Light + 1 × Madeira 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark | #638637 | 0.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 1502 Avocado Green Light + 1 × Madeira 1206 Jade Dark | #628533 | 1.1 |
| 1 × Madeira 1502 Avocado Green Light + 1 × Madeira 1301 Emerald Green | #608b37 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1402
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #648836; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1208 | Jade Light | 3.1:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 5.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2004 | Black Brown | 4.2:1 |
How to use Madeira 1402
DMC 905 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 1402. It is more saturated, a ΔE of 2.3 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 1402 is number 24 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1412 Forest Green Dark and down to Madeira 1213 Leaf Green Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1402 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 5.1:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (4.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Fern (ΔE 9.0), Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 6.7) and Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green (ΔE 10.0); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1402?
DMC 905 Parrot Green Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1402 Green Light (ΔE 2.3, very close). Runners-up: DMC 469 (ΔE 4.1) and DMC 904 (ΔE 6.3).
What color is Madeira 1402?
Madeira 1402 Green Light is a medium, rich green in the green family: hex #648836, RGB 100, 136, 54, L* 52.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1402?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1503 Avocado Green Medium Light is nearest (ΔE 5.8). From other brands, DMC 905 (ΔE 2.3) or Anchor 266 (ΔE 2.6). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1502 and Madeira 1214 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is Madeira 1402 in Perler beads?
Perler Fern (#7f971a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.0 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 6.7).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1402?
Anchor 266 Avocado Medium Light at ΔE 2.6 (very close), then Anchor 257 at ΔE 5.3.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1413 Forest Green Very Dark ΔE 6.6
- Madeira 1306 Chartreuse ΔE 9.3
- Madeira 1603 Laurel Green Light ΔE 11.5
Madeira 1402 in other brands
- Perler Fern ΔE 9.0
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 6.7
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 10.0
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 11.3