1401 — Green Very Light
Greens family
Need details on Madeira 1401? This medium, muted green shade (Green Very Light) is hex #88AB68, RGB 136, 171, 104. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1401
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 1401
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1401
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 1401
Madeira threads that pair well with 1401, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira 1401 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1401
Known as Green Very Light, Madeira 1401 is a medium, muted shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. With a restrained and earthy quality, this thread works beautifully in landscape details and ferns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring herb gardens and forest canopies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1401 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1401 is Green Very Light — a medium green thread (hex #88AB68, RGB 136, 171, 104). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1401?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1401 (Green Very Light) is DMC 368 (Pistachio Green light) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 164 (Forest Green light, 70%) and DMC 471 (Avocado Green very light, 69%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1401?
The closest Madeira threads to 1401 are 1409 Forest Green Very Light (ΔE 6.38), 2409 (ΔE 7.47), and 1501 Avocado Green Very Light (ΔE 7.53). These are useful substitutes when 1401 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1401 good for?
Madeira 1401 (Green Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1401.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1401 (Green Very Light)?
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, 1401 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8.1:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.