Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark
Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark is a dark, rich green with the screen hex #00501f. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 3.8 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark at ΔE 2.4 (very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark
#00501f · RGB 0, 80, 31
Closest to Madeira 1404 in other brands
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 3.8 close
- Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark ΔE 2.4 very close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 11.4 loose
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 10.0 similar
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 6.7 similar
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 11.2 loose
Madeira 1404 color values
| Code | 1404 |
|---|---|
| Name | Hunter Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #00501f |
| RGB | 0, 80, 31 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 29.0, a* -33.9, b* 22.6 |
| HSL | 143°, 100 %, 16 % |
| Color family | Green, 50 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 29.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 3.8 |
Madeira 1404 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1404: the best is Anchor 246 at ΔE 2.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 3.8 | close |
| DMC | 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 5.1 | close |
| DMC | 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | 5.2 | close |
| Anchor | 246 | Grass Green Very Dark | 2.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 923 | Emerald Very Dark | 4.5 | close |
| Anchor | 218 | Juniper Dark | 4.8 | close |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 11.4 | loose |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 14.5 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 10.0 | similar |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 12.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 6.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S124 | Pooltable Felt | 12.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 11.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 13.9 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1404
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1404; the nearest, Madeira 1405 Hunter Green Dark, sits at ΔE 4.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1405 | Hunter Green Dark | #00451f | 4.1 | a little darker and more muted |
| 2704 | Christmas Green Dark | #004523 | 4.9 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1313 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | #1f440e | 6.3 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 1312 | Pistachio Green Dark | #345933 | 6.7 | lighter and more muted |
| 1303 | Christmas Green Dark | #006630 | 7.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1304 | Christmas Green Bright | #006628 | 7.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | #2f5e17 | 7.9 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | #3c5c2f | 7.9 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Madeira 1404: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 37 to 23.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1303 | Christmas Green Dark | 37.3 |
| 3 lighter | 1304 | Christmas Green Bright | 37.2 |
| 2 lighter | 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | 35.3 |
| 1 lighter | 1312 | Pistachio Green Dark | 34.2 |
| this color | 1404 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 29.0 |
| 1 darker | 1313 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 25.1 |
| 2 darker | 2704 | Christmas Green Dark | 24.9 |
| 3 darker | 1405 | Hunter Green Dark | 24.8 |
| 4 darker | 1705 | Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark | 23.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1404
One strand each of Madeira 1405 and Madeira 1304 models at ΔE 2.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1405, ΔE 4.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1404 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1405 Hunter Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 1304 Christmas Green Bright | #005724 | 2.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 1304 Christmas Green Bright + 1 × Madeira 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark | #0c5529 | 2.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 2704 Christmas Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 1304 Christmas Green Bright | #005726 | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1404
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #00501f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1208 | Jade Light | 7.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 9.5:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1701 | Sea Foam Green Light | 4.5:1 |
How to use Madeira 1404
Substituting Madeira 1404 takes care: DMC 890 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 3.8), and Anchor 246 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 2.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1404 is number 50 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1312 Pistachio Green Dark and down to Madeira 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1404 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 9.7:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 11.4), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 10.0) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 6.7); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1404?
DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark (ΔE 3.8, close). Runners-up: DMC 319 (ΔE 5.1) and DMC 3345 (ΔE 5.2).
What color is Madeira 1404?
Madeira 1404 Hunter Green Very Dark is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #00501f, RGB 0, 80, 31, L* 29.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1404?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1405 Hunter Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.1). From other brands, DMC 890 (ΔE 3.8) or Anchor 246 (ΔE 2.4). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1405 and Madeira 1304 models at ΔE 2.2.
What is Madeira 1404 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.4 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 10.0).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1404?
Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark at ΔE 2.4 (very close), then Anchor 923 at ΔE 4.5.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1404 in other brands
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 3.8
- Anchor 246 Grass Green Very Dark ΔE 2.4
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 11.4
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 10.0
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 6.7
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 11.2