1207 — Nile Green Light
Greens family#9BDAA3
Looking up Madeira 1207? It's Nile Green Light, a light green shade (#9BDAA3 / RGB 155, 218, 163). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 1207
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1207
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 1207
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1207
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1207
Madeira threads that pair well with 1207, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1207 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1207
Known as Nile Green Light, Madeira 1207 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the greens family with true green tones. Expect a gentle and approachable look that suits landscape details, ferns, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching herb gardens or forest canopies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1207 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1207 is Nile Green Light — a light green thread (hex #9BDAA3, RGB 155, 218, 163). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1207?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1207 (Nile Green Light) is DMC 955 (Nile Green light) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 564 (Jade very light, 71%) and DMC 966 (Baby Green medium, 67%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1207?
The closest Madeira threads to 1207 are 1210 Leaf Green Very Light (ΔE 3.7), 1212 Leaf Green Medium (ΔE 3.76), and 1201 Turquoise Medium (ΔE 7.39). These are useful substitutes when 1207 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1207 good for?
Madeira 1207 (Nile Green Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1207.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1207 (Nile Green Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 1207 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.