1208 — Jade Light
Teals family#B5E7CE
Madeira 1208 — Jade Light — has hex #B5E7CE and RGB 181, 231, 206. This light, vivid teal thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 1208
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1208
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 1208
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1208
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 1208
Madeira threads that pair well with 1208, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Madeira1208 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Madeira 1208
A light, vivid entry in the teals family, Madeira 1208 carries the name Jade Light. Its tone is fresh and easy, making it a popular choice for ocean waves and peacock feathers. It pairs nicely in designs that call for coastal scenes or dragonflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1208?
Madeira 1208 is called Jade Light. It's a light teal shade (hex #B5E7CE, RGB 181, 231, 206) in the teals family, commonly used for tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1208?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1208 (Jade Light) is DMC 504 (Blue Green Very Light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 955 (Nile Green light, 58%) and DMC 564 (Jade very light, 55%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1208?
The closest Madeira threads to 1208 are 1112 Turquoise Very Light (ΔE 4.47), 1211 Leaf Green Light (ΔE 6.59), and 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light (ΔE 6.77). These are useful substitutes when 1208 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1208?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1208 (Jade Light) for charts featuring tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1208 (Jade 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, 1208 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 15.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.