1305 — Christmas Green Medium
Greens family#409232
Need details on Madeira 1305? This medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade (Christmas Green Medium) is hex #409232, RGB 64, 146, 50. 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 1305
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1305
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 1305
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1305
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 1305
Madeira threads that pair well with 1305, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1305 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1305
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the greens family, Madeira 1305 carries the name Christmas Green Medium with true green tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and deep, perfect for moss textures and avocado themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on foliage and nature scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1305?
Madeira 1305 is called Christmas Green Medium. It's a medium-dark green shade (hex #409232, RGB 64, 146, 50) in the greens family, commonly used for herb gardens, forest canopies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1305?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1305 (Christmas Green Medium) is DMC 906 (Parrot Green medium) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 702 (Kelly Green, 70%) and DMC 703 (Chartreuse, 62%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1305?
The closest Madeira threads to 1305 are 1306 Chartreuse (ΔE 4.96), 1403 Green (ΔE 5.83), and 1213 Leaf Green Dark (ΔE 6.04). These are useful substitutes when 1305 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1305?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1305 (Christmas Green Medium) for charts featuring herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1305 (Christmas Green Medium)?
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, 1305 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.