1412 — Forest Green Dark
Greens family
Madeira 1412 — Forest Green Dark — has hex #425102 and RGB 66, 81, 2. This dark, highly saturated green thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1412
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 1412
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1412
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because it is so deep, Madeira 1412 (Forest Green Dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 1504 (Avocado Green Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.85). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1412
Madeira threads that pair well with 1412, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira 1412 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1412
Forest Green Dark (catalog code Madeira 1412) is a dark, highly saturated shade from the greens family with yellow-green tones. It has a striking and rich feel that suits nature scenes and holiday projects particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with landscape details or ferns for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1412?
Madeira 1412 is called Forest Green Dark. It's a dark green shade (hex #425102, RGB 66, 81, 2) in the greens family, commonly used for shamrock designs, frog patterns, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1412?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1412 (Forest Green Dark) is DMC 469 (Avocado Green) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 937 (Avocado Green medium, 66%) and DMC 580 (Moss Green dark, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1412?
The closest Madeira threads to 1412 are 1504 Avocado Green Medium (ΔE 2.85), 1503 Avocado Green Medium Light (ΔE 3.08), and 1413 Forest Green Very Dark (ΔE 4.19). These are useful substitutes when 1412 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1412?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1412 (Forest Green Dark) for charts featuring shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Madeira 1412 (Forest Green Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1412 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.