1511 — Grey Green Very Light
Greens family#B3BD92
Madeira 1511 (Grey Green Very Light) is a medium-light, muted green shade with hex code #B3BD92 and RGB values 179, 189, 146. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1511
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1511
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 1511
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1511
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 1511
Madeira threads that pair well with 1511, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1511 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1511
Known as Grey Green Very Light, Madeira 1511 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. This thread brings a restrained and versatile presence to projects featuring frog patterns or moss textures. Look for it in charts that feature avocado themes or foliage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1511 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1511 is Grey Green Very Light — a medium-light green thread (hex #B3BD92, RGB 179, 189, 146). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1511?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1511 (Grey Green Very Light) is DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green, 65%) and DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 61%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1511?
The closest Madeira threads to 1511 are 1814 Beaver Grey Very Light (ΔE 4.57), 1701 Sea Foam Green Light (ΔE 4.61), and 2405 Pistachio Green Very Light (ΔE 6.13). These are useful substitutes when 1511 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1511 good for?
Madeira 1511 (Grey Green Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1511.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1511 (Grey Green Very 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, 1511 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.6:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.