1301 — Emerald Green
Greens family#03873D
Below: Madeira 1301 (Emerald Green), a medium-dark, highly saturated green shade with hex #03873D and RGB 3, 135, 61. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 1301
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1301
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 1301
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1301
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, Madeira 1301 (Emerald Green) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Madeira 1301 (Emerald Green) sits a hair from Madeira 1303 (Christmas Green Dark) (ΔE 2.85) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1301
Madeira threads that pair well with 1301, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1301 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1301
Meet Madeira 1301, Emerald Green — a highly saturated, medium-dark thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. The intense and saturated character of this shade lends itself well to forest canopies and cactus motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for shamrock designs and frog patterns in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1301 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1301 is Emerald Green — a medium-dark green thread (hex #03873D, RGB 3, 135, 61). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1301?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1301 (Emerald Green) is DMC 702 (Kelly Green) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 911 (Emerald Green medium, 77%) and DMC 910 (Emerald Green dark, 65%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1301?
The closest Madeira threads to 1301 are 1303 Christmas Green Dark (ΔE 2.85), 1302 Emerald Green Dark (ΔE 4.38), and 1304 Christmas Green Bright (ΔE 5.66). These are useful substitutes when 1301 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1301 good for?
Madeira 1301 (Emerald Green) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1301.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1301 (Emerald Green)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1301 has a contrast ratio of about 4.6:1 on white fabric and 4.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.