1404 — Hunter Green Very Dark
Greens family#1C550C
Looking up Madeira 1404? It's Hunter Green Very Dark, a dark green shade (#1C550C / RGB 28, 85, 12). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 1404
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1404
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 1404
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1404
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 1404 (Hunter Green 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 1404
Madeira threads that pair well with 1404, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1404 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1404
Meet Madeira 1404, Hunter Green Very Dark — a vivid, dark thread in the greens family with true green tones. The shade reads as dramatic and vivid — a go-to choice for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around shamrock designs and frog patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1404 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1404 is Hunter Green Very Dark — a dark green thread (hex #1C550C, RGB 28, 85, 12). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1404?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1404 (Hunter Green Very Dark) is DMC 904 (Parrot Green very dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 986 (Forest Green very dark, 61%) and DMC 3345 (Hunter Green dark, 56%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1404?
The closest Madeira threads to 1404 are 1405 Hunter Green Dark (ΔE 4.18), 1314 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 7.74), and 2704 Christmas Green Dark (ΔE 10.18). These are useful substitutes when 1404 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1404 good for?
Madeira 1404 (Hunter Green 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 1404.
Is Madeira 1404 (Hunter Green Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1404 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.