1505 — Fern Green Ultra Very Dark
Yellows family#524C18
Looking up Madeira 1505? It's Fern Green Ultra Very Dark, a dark yellow shade (#524C18 / RGB 82, 76, 24). 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 1505
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1505
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 1505
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1505
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 1505
Madeira threads that pair well with 1505, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1505 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1505
A dark, vivid entry in the yellows family, Madeira 1505 carries the name Fern Green Ultra Very Dark with warm gold tones. The shade reads as striking and rich — a go-to choice for stars and honey themes. It also turns up in patterns built around wheat fields and daffodils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1505?
Madeira 1505 is called Fern Green Ultra Very Dark. It's a dark yellow shade (hex #524C18, RGB 82, 76, 24) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1505?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1505 (Fern Green Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark, 74%) and DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 67%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1505?
The closest Madeira threads to 1505 are 1614 Sage Green Dark (ΔE 4), 1506 Fern Green Very Dark (ΔE 6.12), and 1507 Fern Green Dark (ΔE 8.94). These are useful substitutes when 1505 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1505?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1505 (Fern Green Ultra Very Dark) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The 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 1505 (Fern Green Ultra Very Dark)?
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, 1505 has a contrast ratio of about 8.7:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.