1704 — Sea Foam Green Dark
Greens family
Need details on Madeira 1704? This medium-dark, muted green shade (Sea Foam Green Dark) is hex #365341, RGB 54, 83, 65. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1704
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 1704
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1704
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 1704
Madeira threads that pair well with 1704, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira 1704 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1704
Known as Sea Foam Green Dark, Madeira 1704 is a medium-dark, muted shade sitting in the greens family with cool forest tones. With a somber and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in frog patterns and moss textures. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring avocado themes and foliage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1704 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1704 is Sea Foam Green Dark — a medium-dark green thread (hex #365341, RGB 54, 83, 65). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1704?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1704 (Sea Foam Green Dark) is DMC 561 (Jade very dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 501 (Blue Green dark, 82%) and DMC 520 (Fern Green dark, 69%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1704?
The closest Madeira threads to 1704 are 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 6.67), 1602 Laurel Green Medium (ΔE 6.73), and 1312 Pistachio Green Dark (ΔE 6.75). These are useful substitutes when 1704 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1704 good for?
Madeira 1704 (Sea Foam Green Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. 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 1704.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1704 (Sea Foam 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, 1704 has a contrast ratio of about 8.5:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.