Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark
Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark is a dark, soft green with the screen hex #3c522f. The closest DMC thread is DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark, very close at ΔE 1.3; in Anchor, use Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium (ΔE 3.6, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark
#3c522f · RGB 60, 82, 47
Closest to Madeira 1514 in other brands
- DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark ΔE 1.3 very close
- Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 8.3 similar
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 10.3 loose
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 5.0 close
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 7.1 similar
Madeira 1514 color values
| Code | 1514 |
|---|---|
| Name | Gray Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #3c522f |
| RGB | 60, 82, 47 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 32.3, a* -15.9, b* 17.9 |
| HSL | 98°, 27 %, 25 % |
| Color family | Green, 48 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 32.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark, ΔE 1.3 |
Madeira 1514 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1514: the best is DMC 986 at ΔE 1.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 986 | Forest Green Very Dark | 1.3 | very close |
| DMC | 935 | Avocado Green Dark | 5.1 | close |
| DMC | 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | 6.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 861 | Laurel Green Medium | 3.6 | close |
| Anchor | 862 | Laurel Green Dark | 4.5 | close |
| Anchor | 269 | Avocado Dark | 4.8 | close |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 8.3 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 14.1 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 10.3 | loose |
| Hama | 28 | Dark Green | 13.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 5.0 | close |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 11.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 7.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 15.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1514
1 other Madeira color within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1514, led by Madeira 2603 Nile Green Light at ΔE 2.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2603 | Nile Green Light | #3f5934 | 2.4 | a little lighter |
| 1312 | Pistachio Green Dark | #345933 | 4.0 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | #3c5c2f | 4.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1313 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | #1f440e | 7.7 | darker and more saturated |
| 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | #2f5e17 | 8.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1602 | Laurel Green Medium | #51672f | 8.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1404 | Hunter Green Very Dark | #00501f | 8.9 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1704 | Sea Foam Green Dark | #4a6051 | 9.1 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Madeira 1514: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 36 to 25.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | 35.6 |
| 3 lighter | 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | 35.3 |
| 2 lighter | 2603 | Nile Green Light | 34.9 |
| 1 lighter | 1312 | Pistachio Green Dark | 34.2 |
| this color | 1514 | Gray Green Dark | 32.3 |
| 1 darker | 1404 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 29.0 |
| 2 darker | 1313 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 25.1 |
| 3 darker | 2704 | Christmas Green Dark | 24.9 |
| 4 darker | 1405 | Hunter Green Dark | 24.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1514
One strand each of Madeira 1602 and Madeira 1705 models at ΔE 2.1, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2603, ΔE 2.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1514 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium + 1 × Madeira 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark | #3c562d | 2.1 |
| 1 × Madeira 2603 Nile Green Light + 1 × Madeira 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark | #324f26 | 2.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 1312 Pistachio Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 1507 Fern Green Dark | #3a4d23 | 3.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1514
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #3c522f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1208 | Jade Light | 6.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 8.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 4.3:1 |
How to use Madeira 1514
DMC 986 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 1514. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 1.3 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 1514 is number 48 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1312 Pistachio Green Dark and down to Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark. Keep it labelled next to Madeira 2603, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Madeira 1514 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.6:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 8.3), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 10.3) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 5.0); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1514?
DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark (ΔE 1.3, very close). Runners-up: DMC 935 (ΔE 5.1) and DMC 936 (ΔE 6.2).
What color is Madeira 1514?
Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark is a dark, soft green in the green family: hex #3c522f, RGB 60, 82, 47, L* 32.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1514?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2603 Nile Green Light is nearest (ΔE 2.4). From other brands, DMC 986 (ΔE 1.3) or Anchor 861 (ΔE 3.6). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1602 and Madeira 1705 models at ΔE 2.1.
What is Madeira 1514 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 10.3).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1514?
Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium at ΔE 3.6 (close), then Anchor 862 at ΔE 4.5.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1514 in other brands
- DMC 986 Forest Green Very Dark ΔE 1.3
- Anchor 861 Laurel Green Medium ΔE 3.6
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 8.3
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 10.3
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 5.0
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 7.1