1501 — Avocado Green Very Light
Yellows family#B0BA3A
Madeira 1501 — Avocado Green Very Light — has hex #B0BA3A and RGB 176, 186, 58. This medium, vivid yellow thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 1501
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1501
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 1501
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1501
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 1501
Madeira threads that pair well with 1501, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1501 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1501
Meet Madeira 1501, Avocado Green Very Light — a vivid, medium thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Its tone is vibrant and steady, making it a popular choice for sunflowers and highlights. It pairs nicely in designs that call for warm backgrounds or golden accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1501 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1501 is Avocado Green Very Light — a medium yellow thread (hex #B0BA3A, RGB 176, 186, 58). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1501?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1501 (Avocado Green Very Light) is DMC 3819 (Moss Green light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 472 (Avocado Green ultra light, 75%) and DMC 165 (Moss Green very light, 67%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1501?
The closest Madeira threads to 1501 are 1308 Yellow Green (ΔE 4.21), 0103 Lemon Medium (ΔE 4.23), and 2703 Yellow Green Light (ΔE 5.1). These are useful substitutes when 1501 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1501 good for?
Madeira 1501 (Avocado Green Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1501.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1501 (Avocado Green Very 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, 1501 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.