1408 — Hunter Green Light
Greens family#83A043
Madeira 1408 (Hunter Green Light) is a medium, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #83A043 and RGB values 131, 160, 67. 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 1408
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1408
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 1408
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1408
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 1408
Madeira threads that pair well with 1408, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1408 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1408
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the greens family, Madeira 1408 carries the name Hunter Green Light with yellow-green tones. Its balanced and warm presence shines in moss textures and avocado themes alike. Pull this thread for foliage or nature scenes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1408?
Madeira 1408 is called Hunter Green Light. It's a medium green shade (hex #83A043, RGB 131, 160, 67) in the greens family, commonly used for herb gardens, forest canopies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1408?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1408 (Hunter Green Light) is DMC 471 (Avocado Green very light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 907 (Parrot Green light, 76%) and DMC 704 (Chartreuse bright, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1408?
The closest Madeira threads to 1408 are 1402 Green Light (ΔE 4.91), 1412 Parrot Green Medium (ΔE 6.35), and 1502 Avocado Green Light (ΔE 6.86). These are useful substitutes when 1408 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1408?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1408 (Hunter Green Light) for charts featuring herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1408 (Hunter Green 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, 1408 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 7.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.