1214 — Leaf Green Very Dark
Greens family#449B6B
Looking up Madeira 1214? It's Leaf Green Very Dark, a medium green shade (#449B6B / RGB 68, 155, 107). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 1214
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1214
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 1214
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1214
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 1214
Madeira threads that pair well with 1214, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1214 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1214
Known as Leaf Green Very Dark, Madeira 1214 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the greens family with cool forest tones. Expect a steady and rich look that suits frog patterns, moss textures, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching avocado themes or foliage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1214 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1214 is Leaf Green Very Dark — a medium green thread (hex #449B6B, RGB 68, 155, 107). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1214?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1214 (Leaf Green Very Dark) is DMC 912 (Emerald Green light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 913 (Nile Green medium, 69%) and DMC 3851 (Bright Green light, 63%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1214?
The closest Madeira threads to 1214 are 2409 Forest Green (ΔE 5.36), 1203 Aquamarine Medium (ΔE 6), and 1206 Jade Dark (ΔE 6.44). These are useful substitutes when 1214 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1214 good for?
Madeira 1214 (Leaf Green Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1214.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1214 (Leaf Green Very Dark)?
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, 1214 has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.