1409 — Forest Green Very Light
Yellows family#C6D666
Looking up Madeira 1409? It's Forest Green Very Light, a medium-light yellow shade (#C6D666 / RGB 198, 214, 102). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 1409
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1409
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 1409
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1409
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Because Madeira 1604 (Laurel Green Very Light) is so near (ΔE 2.98), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1409
Madeira threads that pair well with 1409, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1409 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1409
Madeira 1409 (Forest Green Very Light) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. Expect a balanced and lively look that suits canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching highlights or warm backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1409 look like?
Madeira 1409 (Forest Green Very Light) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #C6D666 and RGB 198, 214, 102. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring wheat fields and daffodils.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1409?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1409 (Forest Green Very Light) is DMC 15 (Apple Green) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 165 (Moss Green very light, 73%) and DMC 11 (Light Tender Green, 70%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1409?
The closest Madeira threads to 1409 are 1604 Laurel Green Very Light (ΔE 2.98), 1414 Avocado Green Pale (ΔE 4.11), and 0111 Yellow Very Light (ΔE 6.57). These are useful substitutes when 1409 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1409?
Reach for Madeira 1409 (Forest Green Very Light) when your project calls for wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1409.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1409 (Forest Green Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 1409 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.