Madeira 1309 Pistachio Green Very Light
Madeira 1309 Pistachio Green Very Light is a very light gray with the screen hex #e2ecdb. The closest DMC thread is DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light, very close at ΔE 2.5; in Anchor, use Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light (ΔE 5.1, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1309 Pistachio Green Very Light
#e2ecdb · RGB 226, 236, 219
Closest to Madeira 1309 in other brands
- DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light ΔE 5.1 close
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 7.5 similar
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 6.1 similar
- Artkal S S77 Ghost While ΔE 7.1 similar
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 9.2 similar
Madeira 1309 color values
| Code | 1309 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pistachio Green Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #e2ecdb |
| RGB | 226, 236, 219 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 92.3, a* -6.3, b* 7.1 |
| HSL | 95°, 31 %, 89 % |
| Color family | Gray, 1 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 92.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light, ΔE 2.5 |
Madeira 1309 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1309: the best is DMC 772 at ΔE 2.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 772 | Yellow Green Very Light | 2.5 | very close |
| DMC | 746 | Off White | 5.9 | close |
| DMC | 369 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 6.6 | similar |
| Anchor | 847 | Blue Mist Very Light | 5.1 | close |
| Anchor | 274 | Blue Mist Light | 7.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 1037 | Sea Blue Very Light | 7.9 | similar |
| Perler | Toasted Marshmallow | code 80-15208 | 7.5 | similar |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 7.7 | similar |
| Hama | 02 | Cream | 6.1 | similar |
| Hama | 55 | Green (Glow in the Dark) | 6.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S77 | Ghost While | 7.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | SP8 | Pearlescent White | 7.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 9.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 14.0 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1309
1 other Madeira color within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1309, led by Madeira 2504 Wedgewood Very Light at ΔE 2.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2504 | Wedgewood Very Light | #e0ece2 | 2.8 | slightly more muted |
| 101 | Lemon Very Light | #f9f7db | 6.4 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | #d5d9d4 | 7.0 | darker and more muted |
| 2403 | Winter White | #fdfdf8 | 8.3 | lighter and more muted |
| 2101 | Cream | #fff7e7 | 8.7 | lighter |
| Ecru | Ecru | #f3e8d1 | 9.1 | slightly more saturated |
| 2511 | Golden Yellow Light | #eee5c1 | 9.3 | more saturated |
| 1901 | Beige Gray Light | #cdcbc3 | 9.7 | darker and slightly more muted |
Shading Madeira 1309: lighter and darker gray steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira gray family, L* from 92 to 79.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1309
One strand each of Madeira 1208 and Madeira 2314 models at ΔE 1.5, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2504, ΔE 2.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1309 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1208 Jade Light + 1 × Madeira 2314 Golden Brown Very Light | #e1ebd6 | 1.5 |
| 1 × Madeira White White + 1 × Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light | #dbe5d3 | 1.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 2403 Winter White + 1 × Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light | #dce5d1 | 1.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1309
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #e2ecdb; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Madeira 1309
DMC 772 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 1309. It is slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.5 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 1309 is number 1 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with Madeira 1805 Gray Green Ultra Very Light. Keep it labelled next to Madeira 2504, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Madeira 1309 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 17.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Toasted Marshmallow (ΔE 7.5), Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 6.1) and Artkal S S77 Ghost While (ΔE 7.1); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1309?
DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1309 Pistachio Green Very Light (ΔE 2.5, very close). Runners-up: DMC 746 (ΔE 5.9) and DMC 369 (ΔE 6.6).
What color is Madeira 1309?
Madeira 1309 Pistachio Green Very Light is a very light gray in the gray family: hex #e2ecdb, RGB 226, 236, 219, L* 92.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1309?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2504 Wedgewood Very Light is nearest (ΔE 2.8). From other brands, DMC 772 (ΔE 2.5) or Anchor 847 (ΔE 5.1). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1208 and Madeira 2314 models at ΔE 1.5.
What is Madeira 1309 in Perler beads?
Perler Toasted Marshmallow (#dedace) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 6.1).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1309?
Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light at ΔE 5.1 (close), then Anchor 274 at ΔE 7.2.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 2504 Wedgewood Very Light ΔE 2.8
- Madeira 1805 Gray Green Ultra Very Light ΔE 7.0
- Madeira Ecru ΔE 9.1
- Madeira 1901 Beige Gray Light ΔE 9.7
Madeira 1309 in other brands
- DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light ΔE 2.5
- Anchor 847 Blue Mist Very Light ΔE 5.1
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 7.5
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 6.1
- Artkal S S77 Ghost While ΔE 7.1
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 9.2