Madeira 1308 Yellow Green
On screen, Madeira 1308 Yellow Green reads as a light, vivid green (#a5b843). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 581 Moss Green at ΔE 3.7 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light at ΔE 5.0 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1308 Yellow Green
#a5b843 · RGB 165, 184, 67
Closest to Madeira 1308 in other brands
- DMC 581 Moss Green ΔE 3.7 close
- Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light ΔE 5.0 close
- Perler Prickly Pear ΔE 5.8 close
- Hama 104 Lime ΔE 7.9 similar
- Artkal S S21 Pastel Green ΔE 5.0 close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 7.6 similar
Madeira 1308 color values
| Code | 1308 |
|---|---|
| Name | Yellow Green |
| Hex (screen) | #a5b843 |
| RGB | 165, 184, 67 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 71.3, a* -22.7, b* 55.3 |
| HSL | 70°, 47 %, 49 % |
| Color family | Green, 9 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 71.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 581 Moss Green, ΔE 3.7 |
Madeira 1308 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1308: the best is DMC 581 at ΔE 3.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 581 | Moss Green | 3.7 | close |
| DMC | 470 | Avocado Green Light | 5.4 | close |
| DMC | 166 | Moss Green Medium Light | 6.0 | close |
| Anchor | 255 | Parrot Green Medium Light | 5.0 | close |
| Anchor | 265 | Avocado Light | 5.1 | close |
| Anchor | 278 | Olive Green Light | 8.4 | similar |
| Perler | Prickly Pear | code 80-19097 | 5.8 | close |
| Perler | Slime | code 80-15259 | 6.9 | similar |
| Hama | 104 | Lime | 7.9 | similar |
| Hama | 43 | Pastel Yellow | 13.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S21 | Pastel Green | 5.0 | close |
| Artkal S | S70 | Drark Algae | 5.8 | close |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 7.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 15.7 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1308
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1308; the nearest, Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light, sits at ΔE 5.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1501 | Avocado Green Very Light | #b9c367 | 5.1 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1410 | Forest Green Light | #96a800 | 5.9 | darker and more saturated |
| 1409 | Forest Green Very Light | #b2b96b | 5.9 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1603 | Laurel Green Light | #90a659 | 8.0 | darker and more muted |
| 2703 | Yellow Green Light | #c7bd2a | 8.7 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1414 | Avocado Green Pale | #c1b25b | 9.2 | more muted |
| 1502 | Avocado Green Light | #859932 | 9.5 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1604 | Laurel Green Very Light | #afbb83 | 10.1 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading Madeira 1308: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 76 to 56.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1501 | Avocado Green Very Light | 76.3 |
| 3 lighter | 1604 | Laurel Green Very Light | 73.7 |
| 2 lighter | 1307 | Chartreuse Light | 73.5 |
| 1 lighter | 1409 | Forest Green Very Light | 73.0 |
| this color | 1308 | Yellow Green | 71.3 |
| 1 darker | 1401 | Green Very Light | 68.1 |
| 2 darker | 1603 | Laurel Green Light | 64.9 |
| 3 darker | 1502 | Avocado Green Light | 59.9 |
| 4 darker | 1411 | Forest Green Medium | 56.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1308
One strand each of Madeira 1501 and Madeira 1410 models at ΔE 1.5, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1501, ΔE 5.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1308 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1410 Forest Green Light | #a9b64a | 1.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 1307 Chartreuse Light + 1 × Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light | #a6ba53 | 2.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 1410 Forest Green Light + 1 × Madeira 1409 Forest Green Very Light | #a5b14d | 2.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1308
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a5b843; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1705 | Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark | 5.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 9.5:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2113 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1308
Substituting Madeira 1308 takes care: DMC 581 is a little darker (ΔE 3.7), and Anchor 255 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 5.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1308 is number 9 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1409 Forest Green Very Light and down to Madeira 1401 Green Very Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1308 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.5:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Prickly Pear (ΔE 5.8), Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 7.9) and Artkal S S21 Pastel Green (ΔE 5.0); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1308?
DMC 581 Moss Green is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1308 Yellow Green (ΔE 3.7, close). Runners-up: DMC 470 (ΔE 5.4) and DMC 166 (ΔE 6.0).
What color is Madeira 1308?
Madeira 1308 Yellow Green is a light, vivid green in the green family: hex #a5b843, RGB 165, 184, 67, L* 71.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1308?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light is nearest (ΔE 5.1). From other brands, DMC 581 (ΔE 3.7) or Anchor 255 (ΔE 5.0). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1501 and Madeira 1410 models at ΔE 1.5.
What is Madeira 1308 in Perler beads?
Perler Prickly Pear (#bbc938) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.8 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 7.9).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1308?
Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light at ΔE 5.0 (close), then Anchor 265 at ΔE 5.1.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1308 in other brands
- DMC 581 Moss Green ΔE 3.7
- Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light ΔE 5.0
- Perler Prickly Pear ΔE 5.8
- Hama 104 Lime ΔE 7.9
- Artkal S S21 Pastel Green ΔE 5.0
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 7.6