Madeira 1413 Forest Green Very Dark
Madeira 1413 Forest Green Very Dark (#447e15) is a medium, vivid green. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark at ΔE 4.0 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 257 Parrot Green Medium Dark at ΔE 3.2 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1413 Forest Green Very Dark
#447e15 · RGB 68, 126, 21
Closest to Madeira 1413 in other brands
- DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark ΔE 4.0 close
- Anchor 257 Parrot Green Medium Dark ΔE 3.2 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 11.9 loose
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 8.6 similar
- Artkal S S71 Jade Green ΔE 7.3 similar
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 8.4 similar
Madeira 1413 color values
| Code | 1413 |
|---|---|
| Name | Forest Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #447e15 |
| RGB | 68, 126, 21 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 47.2, a* -36.7, b* 46.6 |
| HSL | 93°, 71 %, 29 % |
| Color family | Green, 28 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 47.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark, ΔE 4.0 |
Madeira 1413 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1413: the best is Anchor 257 at ΔE 3.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 904 | Parrot Green Very Dark | 4.0 | close |
| DMC | 905 | Parrot Green Dark | 6.3 | similar |
| DMC | 701 | Green Light | 6.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 257 | Parrot Green Medium Dark | 3.2 | close |
| Anchor | 258 | Parrot Green Dark | 4.5 | close |
| Anchor | 227 | Emerald Medium | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 11.9 | loose |
| Perler | Shamrock | code 80-15199 | 12.7 | loose |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 9.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S71 | Jade Green | 7.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 9.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 8.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 16.8 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1413
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1413; the nearest, Madeira 1402 Green Light, sits at ΔE 6.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1402 | Green Light | #648836 | 6.6 | lighter and more muted |
| 1403 | Green | #3a6911 | 7.4 | darker and more muted |
| 1407 | Hunter Green | #446917 | 7.5 | darker and more muted |
| 1504 | Avocado Green Medium | #5b6f13 | 8.1 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1305 | Christmas Green Medium | #006900 | 9.3 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1412 | Forest Green Dark | #649300 | 9.5 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1408 | Hunter Green Light | #596917 | 9.8 | darker and more muted |
| 1301 | Emerald Green | #007b3c | 10.0 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading Madeira 1413: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 56 to 38.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1411 | Forest Green Medium | 56.2 |
| 3 lighter | 1412 | Forest Green Dark | 55.7 |
| 2 lighter | 1402 | Green Light | 52.5 |
| 1 lighter | 1213 | Leaf Green Dark | 49.5 |
| this color | 1413 | Forest Green Very Dark | 47.2 |
| 1 darker | 1504 | Avocado Green Medium | 43.7 |
| 2 darker | 1407 | Hunter Green | 40.2 |
| 3 darker | 1403 | Green | 39.7 |
| 4 darker | 1305 | Christmas Green Medium | 38.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1413
One strand each of Madeira 1412 and Madeira 1304 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1402, ΔE 6.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1413 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1412 Forest Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 1304 Christmas Green Bright | #477f1a | 0.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1412 Forest Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 1303 Christmas Green Dark | #477f20 | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 1412 Forest Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 1206 Jade Dark | #498123 | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1413
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #447e15; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1208 | Jade Light | 3.7:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 4.9:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 4.1:1 |
Working with Madeira 1413
Substituting Madeira 1413 takes care: DMC 904 is more muted (ΔE 4.0), and Anchor 257 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1413 is number 28 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1213 Leaf Green Dark and down to Madeira 1504 Avocado Green Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1413 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.0:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 11.9), Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 8.6) and Artkal S S71 Jade Green (ΔE 7.3); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1413?
DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1413 Forest Green Very Dark (ΔE 4.0, close). Runners-up: DMC 905 (ΔE 6.3) and DMC 701 (ΔE 6.4).
What color is Madeira 1413?
Madeira 1413 Forest Green Very Dark is a medium, vivid green in the green family: hex #447e15, RGB 68, 126, 21, L* 47.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1413?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1402 Green Light is nearest (ΔE 6.6). From other brands, DMC 904 (ΔE 4.0) or Anchor 257 (ΔE 3.2). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1412 and Madeira 1304 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Madeira 1413 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.9 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 8.6).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1413?
Anchor 257 Parrot Green Medium Dark at ΔE 3.2 (close), then Anchor 258 at ΔE 4.5.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1402 Green Light ΔE 6.6
- Madeira 1301 Emerald Green ΔE 10.0
Madeira 1413 in other brands
- DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark ΔE 4.0
- Perler Olive ΔE 11.9
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 8.6
- Artkal S S71 Jade Green ΔE 7.3
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 8.4