1202 — Turquoise Dark
Teals family
Looking up Madeira 1202? It's Turquoise Dark, a medium-dark teal shade (#3A8062 / RGB 58, 128, 98). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1202
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 1202
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1202
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1202
Madeira threads that pair well with 1202, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira 1202 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1202
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the teals family, Madeira 1202 carries the name Turquoise Dark. The shade reads as steady and deep — 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 Turquoise Dark. It's a medium-dark teal shade (hex #3A8062, RGB 58, 128, 98) 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 (Turquoise Dark) is DMC 562 (Jade medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3850 (Bright Green dark, 77%) and DMC 3816 (Celadon Green, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1202?
The closest Madeira threads to 1202 are 1114 Turquoise Medium Dark (ΔE 3.41), 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark (ΔE 6.06), and 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark (ΔE 7.62). These are useful substitutes when 1202 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1202?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1202 (Turquoise Dark) for charts featuring peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs. The medium-dark 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 (Turquoise Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1202 has a contrast ratio of about 4.7:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.