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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1304
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 1304
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1304
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
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.
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.
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.