1203 — Aquamarine Medium
Teals family#408F71
Madeira 1203 — Aquamarine Medium — has hex #408F71 and RGB 64, 143, 113. This medium, moderately saturated teal thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 1203
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1203
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 1203
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1203
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1203
Madeira threads that pair well with 1203, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira1203 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1203
Madeira 1203 (Aquamarine Medium) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the teals family. It has a rich and warm feel that suits tidepool patterns and water and sky particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with tropical motifs or cool accents for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1203 look like?
Madeira 1203 (Aquamarine Medium) is a medium shade in the teals family with hex #408F71 and RGB 64, 143, 113. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring coastal scenes and dragonflies.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1203?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1203 (Aquamarine Medium) is DMC 992 (Aquamarine medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 943 (Aquamarine medium, 75%) and DMC 3850 (Bright Green dark, 72%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1203?
The closest Madeira threads to 1203 are 2706 Misty Turquoise Dark (ΔE 4.54), 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark (ΔE 6), and 1206 Jade Dark (ΔE 6.55). These are useful substitutes when 1203 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1203?
Reach for Madeira 1203 (Aquamarine Medium) when your project calls for coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1203.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1203 (Aquamarine Medium)?
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, 1203 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.