1508 — Fern Green Medium
Yellows family
Below: Madeira 1508 (Fern Green Medium), a dark, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex #2E2E17 and RGB 46, 46, 23. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1508
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 1508
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1508
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Madeira 1508 (Fern Green Medium) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 1507 (Fern Green Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.69). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1508
Madeira threads that pair well with 1508, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira 1508 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1508
Fern Green Medium (catalog code Madeira 1508) is a dark, moderately saturated shade from the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The dark and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for daffodils and lemon motifs. Expect to see it used in rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1508?
Madeira 1508 is called Fern Green Medium. It's a dark yellow shade (hex #2E2E17, RGB 46, 46, 23) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1508?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1508 (Fern Green Medium) is DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 935 (Avocado Green dark, 67%) and DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark, 62%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1508?
The closest Madeira threads to 1508 are 1507 Fern Green Dark (ΔE 2.69), 1601 Laurel Green Dark (ΔE 6.64), and 1405 Hunter Green Dark (ΔE 6.92). These are useful substitutes when 1508 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1508?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1508 (Fern Green Medium) for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Madeira 1508 (Fern Green Medium) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1508 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.