1507 — Fern Green Dark
Yellows family
Need details on Madeira 1507? This very dark, vivid yellow shade (Fern Green Dark) is hex #29290B, RGB 41, 41, 11. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1507
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 1507
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1507
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 1507 (Fern Green Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Madeira 1507 (Fern Green Dark) sits a hair from Madeira 1508 (Fern Green Medium) (ΔE 2.69) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1507
Madeira threads that pair well with 1507, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira 1507 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1507
Meet Madeira 1507, Fern Green Dark — a vivid, very dark thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Stitchers describe its character as intense and striking, perfect for wheat fields and daffodils. It blends comfortably into projects centered on lemon motifs and rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1507 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1507 is Fern Green Dark — a very dark yellow thread (hex #29290B, RGB 41, 41, 11). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1507?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1507 (Fern Green Dark) is DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green) with a 63% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark, 57%) and DMC 935 (Avocado Green dark, 56%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1507?
The closest Madeira threads to 1507 are 1508 Fern Green Medium (ΔE 2.69), 1505 Fern Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 6.73), and 1405 Hunter Green Dark (ΔE 7.16). These are useful substitutes when 1507 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1507 good for?
Madeira 1507 (Fern Green Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its very dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1507.
Is Madeira 1507 (Fern Green Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1507 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.