Madeira 1704 Sea Foam Green Dark
On screen, Madeira 1704 Sea Foam Green Dark reads as a dark, muted green (#4a6051). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3051 Green Gray Dark at ΔE 8.5 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark at ΔE 7.3 (similar).
Updated
Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1704 Sea Foam Green Dark
#4a6051 · RGB 74, 96, 81
Closest to Madeira 1704 in other brands
- DMC 3051 Green Gray Dark ΔE 8.5 similar
- Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark ΔE 7.3 similar
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 6.4 similar
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 14.0 loose
- Artkal S S09 Dark Green ΔE 11.5 loose
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 8.1 similar
Madeira 1704 color values
| Code | 1704 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sea Foam Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #4a6051 |
| RGB | 74, 96, 81 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 38.6, a* -11.7, b* 5.9 |
| HSL | 139°, 13 %, 33 % |
| Color family | Green, 40 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 38.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3051 Green Gray Dark, ΔE 8.5 |
Madeira 1704 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1704: the best is Anchor 878 at ΔE 7.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3051 | Green Gray Dark | 8.5 | similar |
| DMC | 924 | Gray Green Very Dark | 8.7 | similar |
| DMC | 986 | Forest Green Very Dark | 8.9 | similar |
| Anchor | 878 | Pine Medium Dark | 7.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 861 | Laurel Green Medium | 7.9 | similar |
| Anchor | 877 | Pine Medium | 8.1 | similar |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 6.4 | similar |
| Perler | Charcoal | code 80-15207 | 10.0 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 14.0 | loose |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 15.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S09 | Dark Green | 11.5 | loose |
| Artkal S | S126 | Dark Eucalyptus | 12.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 8.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 16.1 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1704
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1704; the nearest, Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium, sits at ΔE 7.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1311 | Pistachio Green Medium | #546e4d | 7.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1703 | Sea Foam Green Medium | #5f7566 | 7.8 | lighter |
| 2603 | Nile Green Light | #3f5934 | 8.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1514 | Gray Green Dark | #3c522f | 9.1 | darker and more saturated |
| 1312 | Pistachio Green Dark | #345933 | 9.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | #3c5c2f | 10.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 2705 | Misty Turquoise Medium | #005b57 | 11.6 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 2507 | Misty Green Dark | #00695f | 11.6 | more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1704: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 47 to 32.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1703 | Sea Foam Green Medium | 47.1 |
| 3 lighter | 1311 | Pistachio Green Medium | 43.6 |
| 2 lighter | 1214 | Leaf Green Very Dark | 41.5 |
| 1 lighter | 1602 | Laurel Green Medium | 40.7 |
| this color | 1704 | Sea Foam Green Dark | 38.6 |
| 1 darker | 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | 35.6 |
| 2 darker | 2603 | Nile Green Light | 34.9 |
| 3 darker | 1312 | Pistachio Green Dark | 34.2 |
| 4 darker | 1514 | Gray Green Dark | 32.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1704
One strand each of Madeira 1703 and Madeira 1705 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1311, ΔE 7.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1704 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1703 Sea Foam Green Medium + 1 × Madeira 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark | #465f4f | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark | #415e52 | 2.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 1703 Sea Foam Green Medium + 1 × Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | #446256 | 2.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1704
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #4a6051; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1208 | Jade Light | 5.1:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 6.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1704
Substituting Madeira 1704 takes care: DMC 3051 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 8.5), and Anchor 878 is darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 7.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1704 is number 40 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium and down to Madeira 1601 Laurel Green Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1704 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 6.4), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 14.0) and Artkal S S09 Dark Green (ΔE 11.5); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1704?
DMC 3051 Green Gray Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1704 Sea Foam Green Dark (ΔE 8.5, similar). Runners-up: DMC 924 (ΔE 8.7) and DMC 986 (ΔE 8.9).
What color is Madeira 1704?
Madeira 1704 Sea Foam Green Dark is a dark, muted green in the green family: hex #4a6051, RGB 74, 96, 81, L* 38.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1704?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium is nearest (ΔE 7.7). From other brands, DMC 3051 (ΔE 8.5) or Anchor 878 (ΔE 7.3). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1703 and Madeira 1705 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is Madeira 1704 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 14.0).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1704?
Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark at ΔE 7.3 (similar), then Anchor 861 at ΔE 7.9.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium ΔE 7.7
- Madeira 1514 Gray Green Dark ΔE 9.1
- Madeira 1312 Pistachio Green Dark ΔE 9.4
- Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium ΔE 11.6
- Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark ΔE 11.6
Madeira 1704 in other brands
- Anchor 878 Pine Medium Dark ΔE 7.3
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 6.4
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 14.0
- Artkal S S09 Dark Green ΔE 11.5
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 8.1