1211 — Leaf Green Light
Greens family
Need details on Madeira 1211? This medium-light, moderately saturated green shade (Leaf Green Light) is hex #6CC690, RGB 108, 198, 144. 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 1211
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 1211
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1211
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1211
Madeira threads that pair well with 1211, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira 1211 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1211
Meet Madeira 1211, Leaf Green Light — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. Stitchers describe its character as easygoing and clear, perfect for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on shamrock designs and frog patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1211 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1211 is Leaf Green Light — a medium-light green thread (hex #6CC690, RGB 108, 198, 144). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1211?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1211 (Leaf Green Light) is DMC 954 (Nile Green) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 564 (Jade very light, 74%) and DMC 966 (Baby Green medium, 71%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1211?
The closest Madeira threads to 1211 are 1212 Leaf Green Medium (ΔE 4.63), 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light (ΔE 6.46), and 2409 (ΔE 7.47). These are useful substitutes when 1211 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1211 good for?
Madeira 1211 (Leaf Green Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1211.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1211 (Leaf Green Light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1211 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 10.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.