Madeira Mouliné

1304 — Christmas Green Bright

Teals family

Madeira 1304 — Christmas Green Bright — has hex #043F26 and RGB 4, 63, 38. This dark, highly saturated teal 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.

Hex
#043F26
RGB
4, 63, 38
HSL
155°, 88%, 13%
Lab
22.7, -24.9, 10.4
Lightness
13%
Very dark
Saturation
88%
Vivid
Hue
155°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1304

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Madeira 1304 Christmas Green Bright

Sullivans

Emerald Green Ultra Dark 45415 72% Approx
Hunter Green Very Dark 45248 69% Approx
Forest Green Very Dark 45307 68% Approx
Jade Very Dark 45127 65% Approx
Pistachio Green Very Dark 45060 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Erin Go Emerald 165 65% Approx
Blackbird 164 44% Fair
English Ivy 179 38% Fair
Spinach 029 32% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 26% Fair

Similar Madeira Colors to 1304

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Madeira 1304

On white fabric
12:1
On dark fabric
1.7:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
forest green

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

Madeira 1304 (Christmas Green Bright) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.

Blending & gradients

Madeira 1304 (Christmas Green Bright) sits a hair from Madeira 1204 (Turquoise Ultra Very Dark) (ΔE 2.89) — 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 1304

Madeira threads that pair well with 1304, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Teals Family

Madeira 1304 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Madeira 1304

Known as Christmas Green Bright, Madeira 1304 is a dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the teals family. It has a dramatic and vivid feel that suits mermaid motifs and sea glass tones particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with tidepool patterns or water and sky for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Madeira 1304 — what color is it?

The color of Madeira 1304 is Christmas Green Bright — a dark teal thread (hex #043F26, RGB 4, 63, 38). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.

What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1304?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 1304 (Christmas Green Bright) is DMC 3818 (Emerald Green ultra very dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark, 72%) and DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark, 71%).

Which Madeira threads are close to 1304?

The closest Madeira threads to 1304 are 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 2.89), 1303 Christmas Green Dark (ΔE 4.25), and 1205 Blue Green (ΔE 6.01). These are useful substitutes when 1304 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Madeira 1304 good for?

Madeira 1304 (Christmas Green Bright) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1304.

Is Madeira 1304 (Christmas Green Bright) good for backstitching and outlines?

Yes — very dark shades like 1304 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.