1314 — Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark
Greens family#2D4D28
Madeira 1314 (Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark) is a dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #2D4D28 and RGB values 45, 77, 40. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1314
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1314
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 1314
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1314
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 1314
Madeira threads that pair well with 1314, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1314 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1314
Meet Madeira 1314, Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark — a moderately saturated, dark thread in the greens family with true green tones. Its strong and confident presence shines in forest canopies and cactus motifs alike. Pull this thread for shamrock designs or frog patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1314 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1314 is Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark — a dark green thread (hex #2D4D28, RGB 45, 77, 40). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1314?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1314 (Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 986 (Forest Green very dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3345 (Hunter Green dark, 86%) and DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark, 69%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1314?
The closest Madeira threads to 1314 are 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 5.55), 1405 Hunter Green Dark (ΔE 5.61), and 1514 Grey Green Dark (ΔE 6.93). These are useful substitutes when 1314 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1314 good for?
Madeira 1314 (Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. 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 1314.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1314 (Pistachio Green Ultra Very 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, 1314 has a contrast ratio of about 9.5:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.