1313 — Pistachio Green Very Dark
Greens family
Below: Madeira 1313 (Pistachio Green Very Dark), a dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex #1D3112 and RGB 29, 49, 18. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1313
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 1313
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1313
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Madeira 1313 (Pistachio Green Very Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Because Madeira 1405 (Hunter Green Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.55), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1313
Madeira threads that pair well with 1313, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira 1313 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1313
Madeira 1313 (Pistachio Green Very Dark) is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. The bold and dramatic mood of this color makes it a natural fit for herb gardens and forest canopies. Expect to see it used in cactus motifs and shamrock designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1313 look like?
Madeira 1313 (Pistachio Green Very Dark) is a dark shade in the greens family with hex #1D3112 and RGB 29, 49, 18. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1313?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1313 (Pistachio Green Very Dark) is DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark, 73%) and DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark, 66%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1313?
The closest Madeira threads to 1313 are 1405 Hunter Green Dark (ΔE 2.55), 1314 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 5.08), and 1514 Grey Green Dark (ΔE 5.69). These are useful substitutes when 1313 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1313?
Reach for Madeira 1313 (Pistachio Green Very Dark) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1313.
Is Madeira 1313 (Pistachio Green Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1313 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.