Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark
On screen, Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark reads as a dark, soft teal (#004941). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark at ΔE 7.4 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 683 Turf Green at ΔE 4.7 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark
#004941 · RGB 0, 73, 65
Closest to Madeira 1204 in other brands
- DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark ΔE 7.4 similar
- Anchor 683 Turf Green ΔE 4.7 close
- Perler Forest ΔE 6.5 similar
- Hama 28 Dark Green ΔE 13.8 loose
- Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green ΔE 8.3 similar
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 7.9 similar
Madeira 1204 color values
| Code | 1204 |
|---|---|
| Name | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #004941 |
| RGB | 0, 73, 65 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 27.1, a* -22.3, b* -0.9 |
| HSL | 173°, 100 %, 14 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 20 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 27.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark, ΔE 7.4 |
Madeira 1204 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1204: the best is Anchor 683 at ΔE 4.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 500 | Blue Green Very Dark | 7.4 | similar |
| DMC | 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 10.0 | loose |
| DMC | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 11.8 | loose |
| Anchor | 683 | Turf Green | 4.7 | close |
| Anchor | 879 | Pine Dark | 5.3 | close |
| Anchor | 878 | Pine Medium Dark | 5.9 | close |
| Perler | Forest | code 80-15247 | 6.5 | similar |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 7.1 | similar |
| Hama | 28 | Dark Green | 13.8 | loose |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 17.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S91 | Brunswick Green | 8.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S09 | Dark Green | 10.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 7.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 18.8 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1204
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1204; the nearest, Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium, sits at ΔE 6.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2705 | Misty Turquoise Medium | #005b57 | 6.2 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1205 | Blue Green | #00543c | 7.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1705 | Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark | #153f2a | 7.4 | a little darker |
| 1706 | Blue Gray Dark | #003f49 | 10.4 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 2507 | Misty Green Dark | #00695f | 10.4 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 2704 | Christmas Green Dark | #004523 | 10.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1405 | Hunter Green Dark | #00451f | 11.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1704 | Sea Foam Green Dark | #4a6051 | 12.8 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Madeira 1204: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 2 darker steps from the Madeira teal and aqua family, L* from 45 to 8.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1204
One strand each of Madeira 1205 and Madeira 1706 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2705, ΔE 6.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1204 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1205 Blue Green + 1 × Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark | #004a43 | 0.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 1314 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #004e46 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium + 1 × Madeira 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark | #0c4e45 | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1204
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #004941; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (teal) | 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 7.6:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 10.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2611 | Dusty Violet Light | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1204
Substituting Madeira 1204 takes care: DMC 500 is more saturated (ΔE 7.4), and Anchor 683 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 4.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1204 is number 20 of 22 in the Madeira teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium and down to Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1204 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 10.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Forest (ΔE 6.5), Hama 28 Dark Green (ΔE 13.8) and Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green (ΔE 8.3); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1204?
DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 7.4, similar). Runners-up: DMC 3818 (ΔE 10.0) and DMC 890 (ΔE 11.8).
What color is Madeira 1204?
Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark is a dark, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #004941, RGB 0, 73, 65, L* 27.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1204?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium is nearest (ΔE 6.2). From other brands, DMC 500 (ΔE 7.4) or Anchor 683 (ΔE 4.7). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1205 and Madeira 1706 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Madeira 1204 in Perler beads?
Perler Forest (#005d57) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 28 Dark Green (ΔE 13.8).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1204?
Anchor 683 Turf Green at ΔE 4.7 (close), then Anchor 879 at ΔE 5.3.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 2705 Misty Turquoise Medium ΔE 6.2
- Madeira 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark ΔE 7.4
- Madeira 1706 Blue Gray Dark ΔE 10.4
- Madeira 2507 Misty Green Dark ΔE 10.4
- Madeira 1704 Sea Foam Green Dark ΔE 12.8
Madeira 1204 in other brands
- DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark ΔE 7.4
- Anchor 683 Turf Green ΔE 4.7
- Perler Forest ΔE 6.5
- Hama 28 Dark Green ΔE 13.8
- Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green ΔE 8.3
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 7.9