1512 — Grey Green Light
Grays family
Looking up Madeira 1512? It's Grey Green Light, a medium gray shade (#788570 / RGB 120, 133, 112). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1512
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 1512
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1512
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 1512
Madeira threads that pair well with 1512, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Madeira 1512 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Madeira 1512
A medium, subdued entry in the grays family, Madeira 1512 carries the name Grey Green Light. The shade reads as steady and quiet — a go-to choice for slate textures and rabbit fur. It also turns up in patterns built around shading and outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1512?
Madeira 1512 is called Grey Green Light. It's a medium gray shade (hex #788570, RGB 120, 133, 112) in the grays family, commonly used for elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1512?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1512 (Grey Green Light) is DMC 522 (Fern Green) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium, 63%) and DMC 523 (Fern Green light, 60%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1512?
The closest Madeira threads to 1512 are 2414 (ΔE 6.45), 1702 Sea Foam Green (ΔE 7.97), and 1510 Fern Green Very Light (ΔE 8.95). These are useful substitutes when 1512 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1512?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1512 (Grey Green Light) for charts featuring elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1512 (Grey 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, 1512 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.