1509 — Fern Green Light
Yellows family#949754
Madeira 1509 (Fern Green Light) is a medium, muted yellow shade with hex code #949754 and RGB values 148, 151, 84. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1509
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1509
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 1509
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1509
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 1509
Madeira threads that pair well with 1509, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1509 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1509
Madeira 1509 is the floss known as Fern Green Light: a muted, medium member of the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Its warm and grounded presence shines in lemon motifs and rubber duck designs alike. Pull this thread for bumblebee patterns or canary themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1509 look like?
Madeira 1509 (Fern Green Light) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #949754 and RGB 148, 151, 84. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1509?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1509 (Fern Green Light) is DMC 471 (Avocado Green very light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3364 (Pine Green, 78%) and DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light, 76%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1509?
The closest Madeira threads to 1509 are 1510 Fern Green Very Light (ΔE 4.42), 1513 Pine Green (ΔE 5.55), and 1408 Hunter Green Light (ΔE 7.09). These are useful substitutes when 1509 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1509?
Reach for Madeira 1509 (Fern Green Light) when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1509.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1509 (Fern 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, 1509 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.8:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.