1514 — Grey Green Dark
Greens family
Need details on Madeira 1514? This very dark, highly saturated green shade (Grey Green Dark) is hex #123600, RGB 18, 54, 0. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1514
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 1514
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1514
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 1514 (Grey Green Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1514
Madeira threads that pair well with 1514, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira 1514 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1514
Meet Madeira 1514, Grey Green Dark — a highly saturated, very dark thread in the greens family with true green tones. Stitchers describe its character as intense and striking, 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 very dark green thread (hex #123600, RGB 18, 54, 0). 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 3345 (Hunter Green dark) with a 58% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark, 58%) and DMC 986 (Forest Green very dark, 52%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1514?
The closest Madeira threads to 1514 are 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark (ΔE 5.69), 1314 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 6.69), and 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark (ΔE 7.1). 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 very 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.
Is Madeira 1514 (Grey Green Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1514 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.