2409 — Forest Green
Greens family#508F58
Need details on Madeira 2409? This medium, muted green shade (Forest Green) is hex #508F58, RGB 80, 143, 88. 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 2409
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2409
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 2409
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2409
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Madeira 1206 (Jade Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.62), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2409
Madeira threads that pair well with 2409, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira2409 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 2409
Madeira 2409 is the floss known as Forest Green: a muted, medium member of the greens family with true green tones. Stitchers describe its character as warm and grounded, perfect for shamrock designs and frog patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on moss textures and avocado themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2409 look like?
Madeira 2409 (Forest Green) is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #508F58 and RGB 80, 143, 88. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring landscape details and ferns.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2409?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2409 (Forest Green) is DMC 989 (Forest Green) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 912 (Emerald Green light, 70%) and DMC 702 (Kelly Green, 70%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2409?
The closest Madeira threads to 2409 are 1206 Jade Dark (ΔE 2.62), 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark (ΔE 5.36), and 1311 Pistachio Green Medium (ΔE 6.67). These are useful substitutes when 2409 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2409?
Reach for Madeira 2409 (Forest Green) when your project calls for landscape details, ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2409.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2409 (Forest Green)?
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, 2409 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.