1312 — Pistachio Green Dark
Greens family#4C6F48
Need details on Madeira 1312? This medium-dark, muted green shade (Pistachio Green Dark) is hex #4C6F48, RGB 76, 111, 72. 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 1312
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1312
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 1312
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1312
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 1704 (Sea Foam Green Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.13). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1312
Madeira threads that pair well with 1312, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1312 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1312
A medium-dark, muted entry in the greens family, Madeira 1312 carries the name Pistachio Green Dark with true green tones. Stitchers describe its character as muted and intense, perfect for ferns and herb gardens. It blends comfortably into projects centered on forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1312?
Madeira 1312 is called Pistachio Green Dark. It's a medium-dark green shade (hex #4C6F48, RGB 76, 111, 72) in the greens family, commonly used for avocado themes, foliage, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1312?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1312 (Pistachio Green Dark) is DMC 987 (Forest Green dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 367 (Pistachio Green dark, 79%) and DMC 3363 (Pine Green medium, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1312?
The closest Madeira threads to 1312 are 1704 Sea Foam Green Dark (ΔE 3.13), 1205 Blue Green (ΔE 3.82), and 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark (ΔE 4.13). These are useful substitutes when 1312 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1312?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1312 (Pistachio Green Dark) for charts featuring avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects. 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 1312 (Pistachio Green 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, 1312 has a contrast ratio of about 5.7:1 on white fabric and 3.7:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.