Madeira 1206 Jade Dark
Madeira 1206 Jade Dark (#156c34) is a dark, rich green. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark at ΔE 4.5 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 229 Emerald Dark at ΔE 1.8 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1206 Jade Dark
#156c34 · RGB 21, 108, 52
Closest to Madeira 1206 in other brands
- DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 4.5 close
- Anchor 229 Emerald Dark ΔE 1.8 very close
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 6.5 similar
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 4.0 close
- Artkal S S124 Pooltable Felt ΔE 3.2 close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 5.1 close
Madeira 1206 color values
| Code | 1206 |
|---|---|
| Name | Jade Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #156c34 |
| RGB | 21, 108, 52 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 39.8, a* -38.3, b* 24.3 |
| HSL | 141°, 67 %, 25 % |
| Color family | Green, 38 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 39.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark, ΔE 4.5 |
Madeira 1206 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1206: the best is Anchor 229 at ΔE 1.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 4.5 | close |
| DMC | 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | 4.9 | close |
| DMC | 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | 5.0 | close |
| Anchor | 229 | Emerald Dark | 1.8 | very close |
| Anchor | 228 | Emerald Medium Dark | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 211 | Spruce Medium Dark | 4.5 | close |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 6.5 | similar |
| Perler | Shamrock | code 80-15199 | 12.4 | loose |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 4.0 | close |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 4.3 | close |
| Artkal S | S124 | Pooltable Felt | 3.2 | close |
| Artkal S | S71 | Jade Green | 6.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 5.1 | close |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 15.4 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1206
4 other Madeira colors within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1206, led by Madeira 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark at ΔE 1.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1214 | Leaf Green Very Dark | #1f703c | 1.8 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1302 | Emerald Green Dark | #00703c | 2.2 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1303 | Christmas Green Dark | #006630 | 2.2 | a little darker |
| 1304 | Christmas Green Bright | #006628 | 2.6 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1301 | Emerald Green | #007b3c | 5.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1305 | Christmas Green Medium | #006900 | 7.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | #2f5e17 | 7.6 | a little darker |
| 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | #3c5c2f | 8.2 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading Madeira 1206: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 49 to 35.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1213 | Leaf Green Dark | 49.5 |
| 3 lighter | 1301 | Emerald Green | 44.9 |
| 2 lighter | 1214 | Leaf Green Very Dark | 41.5 |
| 1 lighter | 1302 | Emerald Green Dark | 41.1 |
| this color | 1206 | Jade Dark | 39.8 |
| 1 darker | 1305 | Christmas Green Medium | 38.0 |
| 2 darker | 1303 | Christmas Green Dark | 37.3 |
| 3 darker | 1304 | Christmas Green Bright | 37.2 |
| 4 darker | 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | 35.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1206
One strand each of Madeira 1214 and Madeira 1304 models at ΔE 0.3, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1214, ΔE 1.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1206 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1304 Christmas Green Bright | #146b33 | 0.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1303 Christmas Green Dark | #146b36 | 0.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 1302 Emerald Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 1304 Christmas Green Bright | #006b33 | 1.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1206
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #156c34; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1208 | Jade Light | 4.9:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 6.4:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | 4.6:1 |
Working with Madeira 1206
Substituting Madeira 1206 takes care: DMC 319 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 4.5), and Anchor 229 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 1.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1206 is number 38 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1302 Emerald Green Dark and down to Madeira 1305 Christmas Green Medium. With 4 neighbors inside ΔE 3 (Madeira 1214, Madeira 1302 and Madeira 1303), label your bobbins: these are easy to mix up.
Madeira 1206 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.5:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Green (ΔE 6.5), Hama 10 Green (ΔE 4.0) and Artkal S S124 Pooltable Felt (ΔE 3.2); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1206?
DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1206 Jade Dark (ΔE 4.5, close). Runners-up: DMC 561 (ΔE 4.9) and DMC 909 (ΔE 5.0).
What color is Madeira 1206?
Madeira 1206 Jade Dark is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #156c34, RGB 21, 108, 52, L* 39.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1206?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 1.8). From other brands, DMC 319 (ΔE 4.5) or Anchor 229 (ΔE 1.8). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1214 and Madeira 1304 models at ΔE 0.3.
What is Madeira 1206 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Green (#007b4e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 10 Green (ΔE 4.0).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1206?
Anchor 229 Emerald Dark at ΔE 1.8 (very close), then Anchor 228 at ΔE 4.1.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1301 Emerald Green ΔE 5.1
Madeira 1206 in other brands
- DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 4.5
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 6.5
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 4.0
- Artkal S S124 Pooltable Felt ΔE 3.2
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 5.1