1506 — Fern Green Very Dark
Greens family
Madeira 1506 — Fern Green Very Dark — has hex #151B08 and RGB 21, 27, 8. This very dark, vivid 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 1506
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 1506
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1506
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Madeira 1506 (Fern Green Very Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Because Madeira 1505 (Fern Green Ultra Very Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.78), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1506
Madeira threads that pair well with 1506, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira 1506 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1506
Madeira 1506 (Fern Green Very Dark) is a very dark, vivid shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. It has a powerful and saturated feel that suits herb gardens and forest canopies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cactus motifs or shamrock designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1506 look like?
Madeira 1506 (Fern Green Very Dark) is a very dark shade in the greens family with hex #151B08 and RGB 21, 27, 8. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1506?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1506 (Fern Green Very Dark) is DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green) with a 60% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark, 47%) and DMC 935 (Avocado Green dark, 47%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1506?
The closest Madeira threads to 1506 are 1505 Fern Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 2.78), 1811 Beaver Grey Dark (ΔE 7.75), and 1507 Fern Green Dark (ΔE 7.9). These are useful substitutes when 1506 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1506?
Reach for Madeira 1506 (Fern Green Very Dark) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its very dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1506.
Is Madeira 1506 (Fern Green Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1506 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.