1401 — Green Very Light
Greens family#95B865
Need details on Madeira 1401? This medium-light, moderately saturated green shade (Green Very Light) is hex #95B865, RGB 149, 184, 101. 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.
About Madeira 1401
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1401
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 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.
Madeira 1401 (Green Very Light) sits a hair from Madeira 1603 (Laurel Green Light) (ΔE 2.89) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1401
Madeira threads that pair well with 1401, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1401 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1401
Known as Green Very Light, Madeira 1401 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. With a easygoing and clear 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-light green thread (hex #95B865, RGB 149, 184, 101). 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 3348 (Yellow Green light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 164 (Forest Green light, 73%) and DMC 704 (Chartreuse bright, 71%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1401?
The closest Madeira threads to 1401 are 1603 Laurel Green Light (ΔE 2.89), 1310 Pistachio Green Light (ΔE 3.24), and 1307 Chartreuse Light (ΔE 7.19). 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-light 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 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.