1211 — Leaf Green Light
Greens family#DBFFE8
Need details on Madeira 1211? This very light, highly saturated green shade (Leaf Green Light) is hex #DBFFE8, RGB 219, 255, 232. 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.
About Madeira 1211
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1211
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
Crescent Colors
Similar Madeira Colors to 1211
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1211
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Reach for Madeira 1211 (Leaf Green Light) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1211
Madeira threads that pair well with 1211, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1211 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1211
Meet Madeira 1211, Leaf Green Light — a highly saturated, very light thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. Stitchers describe its character as crisp and delicate, 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 very light green thread (hex #DBFFE8, RGB 219, 255, 232). 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 504 (Blue Green Very Light) with a 55% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 955 (Nile Green light, 34%) and DMC 3865 (Winter White, 31%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1211?
The closest Madeira threads to 1211 are 1208 Jade Light (ΔE 6.59), 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light (ΔE 8.65), and 1112 Turquoise Very Light (ΔE 10.27). 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 very 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.
Can Madeira 1211 (Leaf Green Light) be used for highlights?
1211 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.