1411 — Forest Green Medium
Yellows family#758000
Looking up Madeira 1411? It's Forest Green Medium, a medium-dark yellow shade (#758000 / RGB 117, 128, 0). 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 1411
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1411
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 1411
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1411
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, Madeira 1411 (Forest Green Medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1411
Madeira threads that pair well with 1411, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1411 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1411
Meet Madeira 1411, Forest Green Medium — a highly saturated, medium-dark thread in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. The shade reads as intense and saturated — a go-to choice for sunflowers and highlights. It also turns up in patterns built around warm backgrounds and golden accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1411 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1411 is Forest Green Medium — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #758000, RGB 117, 128, 0). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1411?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1411 (Forest Green Medium) is DMC 581 (Moss Green) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 470 (Avocado Green light, 65%) and DMC 906 (Parrot Green medium, 53%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1411?
The closest Madeira threads to 1411 are 1503 Avocado Green Medium Light (ΔE 3.89), 1612 Sage Green (ΔE 3.95), and 1607 Khaki Green Dark (ΔE 5.12). These are useful substitutes when 1411 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1411 good for?
Madeira 1411 (Forest Green Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1411.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1411 (Forest Green Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1411 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.