1202 — Jade Light
Teals family#5DB38E
Looking up Madeira 1202? It's Jade Light, a medium teal shade (#5DB38E / RGB 93, 179, 142). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 1202
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1202
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Madeira Colors to 1202
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1202
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 1114 (Turquoise Medium Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.56). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1202
Madeira threads that pair well with 1202, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira1202 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1202
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the teals family, Madeira 1202 carries the name Jade Light. The shade reads as balanced and warm — a go-to choice for sea glass tones and tidepool patterns. It also turns up in patterns built around water and sky and tropical motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1202?
Madeira 1202 is called Jade Light. It's a medium teal shade (hex #5DB38E, RGB 93, 179, 142) in the teals family, commonly used for peacock feathers, coastal scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1202?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1202 (Jade Light) is DMC 563 (Jade light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 993 (Aquamarine light, 82%) and DMC 913 (Nile Green medium, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1202?
The closest Madeira threads to 1202 are 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark (ΔE 2.56), 1113 Turquoise Light (ΔE 8.39), and 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark (ΔE 8.48). These are useful substitutes when 1202 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1202?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1202 (Jade Light) for charts featuring peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1202 (Jade Light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1202 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.