1414 — Avocado Green Pale
Yellows family#CACC56
Below: Madeira 1414 (Avocado Green Pale), a medium-light, vivid yellow shade with hex #CACC56 and RGB 202, 204, 86. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 1414
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1414
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 1414
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1414
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1414
Madeira threads that pair well with 1414, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1414 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1414
Known as Avocado Green Pale, Madeira 1414 is a medium-light, vivid shade sitting in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The crisp and versatile mood of this color makes it a natural fit for golden accents and stars. Expect to see it used in honey themes and wheat fields across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1414 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1414 is Avocado Green Pale — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #CACC56, RGB 202, 204, 86). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1414?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1414 (Avocado Green Pale) is DMC 165 (Moss Green very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 12 (Tender Green, 82%) and DMC 17 (Light Yellow Plum, 76%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1414?
The closest Madeira threads to 1414 are 1605 Khaki Green Light (ΔE 4.08), 1409 Forest Green Very Light (ΔE 4.11), and 2703 Yellow Green Light (ΔE 4.33). These are useful substitutes when 1414 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1414 good for?
Madeira 1414 (Avocado Green Pale) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1414.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1414 (Avocado Green Pale)?
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, 1414 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.