1204 — Turquoise Ultra Very Dark
Teals family
Need details on Madeira 1204? This dark, vivid teal shade (Turquoise Ultra Very Dark) is hex #164530, RGB 22, 69, 48. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1204
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 1204
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1204
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 1204 (Turquoise Ultra Very Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Madeira 1204 (Turquoise Ultra Very Dark) sits a hair from Madeira 1304 (Christmas Green Bright) (ΔE 2.89) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1204
Madeira threads that pair well with 1204, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira 1204 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1204
Meet Madeira 1204, Turquoise Ultra Very Dark — a vivid, dark thread in the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as dramatic and vivid, 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 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark — a dark teal thread (hex #164530, RGB 22, 69, 48). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1204?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1204 (Turquoise Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 3818 (Emerald Green ultra very dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark, 79%) and DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark, 72%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1204?
The closest Madeira threads to 1204 are 1304 Christmas Green Bright (ΔE 2.89), 1303 Christmas Green Dark (ΔE 4.26), and 1205 Blue Green (ΔE 5.65). These are useful substitutes when 1204 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1204 good for?
Madeira 1204 (Turquoise Ultra Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. Its 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.
Is Madeira 1204 (Turquoise Ultra Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1204 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.