1514 — Grey Green Dark
Greens family#475F3C
Need details on Madeira 1514? This medium-dark, muted green shade (Grey Green Dark) is hex #475F3C, RGB 71, 95, 60. 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.
About Madeira 1514
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1514
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 1514
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1514
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 1514
Madeira threads that pair well with 1514, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1514 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1514
Meet Madeira 1514, Grey Green Dark — a muted, medium-dark thread in the greens family with true green tones. Stitchers describe its character as somber and rich, perfect for foliage and nature scenes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on holiday projects and landscape details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1514 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1514 is Grey Green Dark — a medium-dark green thread (hex #475F3C, RGB 71, 95, 60). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1514?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1514 (Grey Green Dark) is DMC 987 (Forest Green dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3346 (Hunter Green, 78%) and DMC 367 (Pistachio Green dark, 78%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1514?
The closest Madeira threads to 1514 are 2603 Pine Green Medium (ΔE 3.78), 1312 Pistachio Green Dark (ΔE 5.74), and 1405 Hunter Green Dark (ΔE 6.58). These are useful substitutes when 1514 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1514 good for?
Madeira 1514 (Grey Green Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1514.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1514 (Grey Green Dark)?
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, 1514 has a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 on white fabric and 3:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.