1210 — Leaf Green Very Light
Greens family#A7D29C
Madeira 1210 — Leaf Green Very Light — has hex #A7D29C and RGB 167, 210, 156. This light, moderately saturated green thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 1210
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1210
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 1210
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1210
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 1210
Madeira threads that pair well with 1210, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1210 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1210
Madeira 1210 (Leaf Green Very Light) is a light, moderately saturated shade in the greens family with true green tones. It has a soft and gentle feel that suits herb gardens and forest canopies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cactus motifs or shamrock designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1210 look like?
Madeira 1210 (Leaf Green Very Light) is a light shade in the greens family with hex #A7D29C and RGB 167, 210, 156. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1210?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1210 (Leaf Green Very Light) is DMC 955 (Nile Green light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 13 (Medium Light Nile Green, 72%) and DMC 966 (Baby Green medium, 72%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1210?
The closest Madeira threads to 1210 are 1207 Nile Green Light (ΔE 3.7), 2405 Pistachio Green Very Light (ΔE 5.32), and 1212 Leaf Green Medium (ΔE 6.15). These are useful substitutes when 1210 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1210?
Reach for Madeira 1210 (Leaf Green Very Light) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1210.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1210 (Leaf Green Very 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, 1210 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.