1206 — Jade Dark
Greens family#4B8959
Madeira 1206 (Jade Dark) is a medium, muted green shade with hex code #4B8959 and RGB values 75, 137, 89. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1206
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1206
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 1206
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1206
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Because Madeira 2409 (Forest Green) is so near (ΔE 2.62), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1206
Madeira threads that pair well with 1206, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1206 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1206
Madeira 1206 is the floss known as Jade Dark: a muted, medium member of the greens family with cool forest tones. Its warm and grounded presence shines in holiday projects and landscape details alike. Pull this thread for ferns or herb gardens when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1206 look like?
Madeira 1206 (Jade Dark) is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #4B8959 and RGB 75, 137, 89. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring frog patterns and moss textures.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1206?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1206 (Jade Dark) is DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 911 (Emerald Green medium, 71%) and DMC 702 (Kelly Green, 71%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1206?
The closest Madeira threads to 1206 are 2409 Forest Green (ΔE 2.62), 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark (ΔE 5.59), and 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark (ΔE 6.44). These are useful substitutes when 1206 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1206?
Reach for Madeira 1206 (Jade Dark) when your project calls for frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes, foliage. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1206.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1206 (Jade Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1206 has a contrast ratio of about 4.2:1 on white fabric and 5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.