1314 — Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark
Greens family
Madeira 1314 (Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark) is a very dark, highly saturated green shade with hex code #072500 and RGB values 7, 37, 0. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1314
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 1314
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1314
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 1314 (Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1314
Madeira threads that pair well with 1314, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira 1314 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1314
Meet Madeira 1314, Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark — a highly saturated, very dark thread in the greens family with true green tones. Its intense and striking 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 very dark green thread (hex #072500, RGB 7, 37, 0). 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 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark) with a 63% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark, 57%) and DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark, 50%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1314?
The closest Madeira threads to 1314 are 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark (ΔE 5.08), 1514 Grey Green Dark (ΔE 6.69), and 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 6.73). 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 very 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.
Is Madeira 1314 (Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1314 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.