1502 — Avocado Green Light
Yellows family#8FA70E
Need details on Madeira 1502? This medium-dark, highly saturated yellow shade (Avocado Green Light) is hex #8FA70E, RGB 143, 167, 14. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1502
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1502
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 1502
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1502
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 1502 (Avocado Green Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 1410 (Forest Green Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.56). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1502
Madeira threads that pair well with 1502, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1502 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1502
Avocado Green Light (catalog code Madeira 1502) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade from the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. With a strong and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in highlights and warm backgrounds. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring golden accents and stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1502?
Madeira 1502 is called Avocado Green Light. It's a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #8FA70E, RGB 143, 167, 14) in the yellows family, commonly used for lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1502?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1502 (Avocado Green Light) is DMC 907 (Parrot Green light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 166 (Moss Green medium light, 69%) and DMC 3819 (Moss Green light, 59%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1502?
The closest Madeira threads to 1502 are 1410 Forest Green Light (ΔE 2.56), 1609 Green Medium (ΔE 4.57), and 1308 Yellow Green (ΔE 5.91). These are useful substitutes when 1502 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1502?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1502 (Avocado Green Light) for charts featuring lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1502 (Avocado Green 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, 1502 has a contrast ratio of about 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.