1204 — Celadon Green Medium
Teals family#39725F
Need details on Madeira 1204? This medium-dark, moderately saturated teal shade (Celadon Green Medium) is hex #39725F, RGB 57, 114, 95. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1204
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1204
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 1204
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1204
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 1204
Madeira threads that pair well with 1204, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira1204 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1204
Meet Madeira 1204, Celadon Green Medium — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as rich and grounded, perfect for water and sky and tropical motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cool accents and nature themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1204 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1204 is Celadon Green Medium — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #39725F, RGB 57, 114, 95). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1204?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1204 (Celadon Green Medium) is DMC 163 (Celadon Green medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3815 (Celadon Green dark, 86%) and DMC 3814 (Aquamarine, 77%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1204?
The closest Madeira threads to 1204 are 1205 Blue Green (ΔE 6.17), 1704 Sea Foam Green Dark (ΔE 7.74), and 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium (ΔE 8.14). These are useful substitutes when 1204 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1204 good for?
Madeira 1204 (Celadon Green Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1204.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1204 (Celadon Green 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, 1204 has a contrast ratio of about 5.6:1 on white fabric and 3.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.