Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale
On screen, Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale reads as a light, rich yellow (#c1b25b). The closest DMC thread is DMC 733 Olive Green Medium, very close at ΔE 2.8; in Anchor, use Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light (ΔE 2.1, very close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale
#c1b25b · RGB 193, 178, 91
Closest to Madeira 1414 in other brands
- DMC 733 Olive Green Medium ΔE 2.8 very close
- Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light ΔE 2.1 very close
- Perler Slime ΔE 6.9 similar
- Hama 03 Yellow ΔE 11.5 loose
- Artkal S S109 Beige ΔE 3.2 close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 3.9 close
Madeira 1414 color values
| Code | 1414 |
|---|---|
| Name | Avocado Green Pale |
| Hex (screen) | #c1b25b |
| RGB | 193, 178, 91 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 72.2, a* -6.0, b* 45.9 |
| HSL | 51°, 45 %, 56 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 19 of 35 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 72.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 733 Olive Green Medium, ΔE 2.8 |
Madeira 1414 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1414: the best is Anchor 279 at ΔE 2.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 733 | Olive Green Medium | 2.8 | very close |
| DMC | 734 | Olive Green Light | 4.9 | close |
| DMC | 16 | Chartreuse Light | 5.0 | close |
| Anchor | 279 | Olive Green Medium Light | 2.1 | very close |
| Anchor | 945 | Harvest Medium | 4.7 | close |
| Anchor | 842 | Fern Green Light | 4.9 | close |
| Perler | Slime | code 80-15259 | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Sunflower | code 80-15268 | 9.8 | similar |
| Hama | 03 | Yellow | 11.5 | loose |
| Hama | 14 | Transparent Yellow | 12.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S109 | Beige | 3.2 | close |
| Artkal S | S108 | Seashell Beige | 4.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 3.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N14 | Yellow | 13.7 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1414
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1414; the nearest, Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light, sits at ΔE 5.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1610 | Sage Green Very Light | #c8aa44 | 5.0 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 2206 | Avocado Very Light | #d5ba6e | 5.1 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1409 | Forest Green Very Light | #b2b96b | 6.7 | slightly more muted |
| 2703 | Yellow Green Light | #c7bd2a | 7.1 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1501 | Avocado Green Very Light | #b9c367 | 7.7 | a little lighter |
| 1605 | Khaki Green Light | #a59b59 | 7.8 | darker and more muted |
| 2110 | Avocado Light | #aaa069 | 7.9 | darker and more muted |
| 2510 | Golden Yellow Dark | #c49d4c | 9.0 | darker |
Shading Madeira 1414: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira yellow family, L* from 88 to 60.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 112 | Yellow Light | 88.2 |
| 3 lighter | 2208 | Gold Light | 76.5 |
| 2 lighter | 2206 | Avocado Very Light | 76.3 |
| 1 lighter | 2703 | Yellow Green Light | 75.3 |
| this color | 1414 | Avocado Green Pale | 72.2 |
| 1 darker | 1610 | Sage Green Very Light | 70.5 |
| 2 darker | 2510 | Golden Yellow Dark | 66.8 |
| 3 darker | 2110 | Avocado Light | 65.5 |
| 4 darker | 1611 | Sage Green Light | 60.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1414
One strand each of Madeira 1501 and Madeira 2510 models at ΔE 0.5, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1610, ΔE 5.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1414 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light + 1 × Madeira 2510 Golden Yellow Dark | #bfb15b | 0.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1409 Forest Green Very Light | #bdb25a | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 1308 Yellow Green + 1 × Madeira 2102 Hazelnut Brown Light | #c3af58 | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1414
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #c1b25b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (yellow) | 1507 | Fern Green Dark | 5.1:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 9.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2008 | Tan Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1414
DMC 733 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 1414. It is more saturated, a ΔE of 2.8 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 1414 is number 19 of 35 in the Madeira yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 2703 Yellow Green Light and down to Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1414 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.8:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Slime (ΔE 6.9), Hama 03 Yellow (ΔE 11.5) and Artkal S S109 Beige (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 1414?
DMC 733 Olive Green Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale (ΔE 2.8, very close). Runners-up: DMC 734 (ΔE 4.9) and DMC 16 (ΔE 5.0).
What color is Madeira 1414?
Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale is a light, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #c1b25b, RGB 193, 178, 91, L* 72.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1414?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light is nearest (ΔE 5.0). From other brands, DMC 733 (ΔE 2.8) or Anchor 279 (ΔE 2.1). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1501 and Madeira 2510 models at ΔE 0.5.
What is Madeira 1414 in Perler beads?
Perler Slime (#c8c85c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 03 Yellow (ΔE 11.5).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1414?
Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light at ΔE 2.1 (very close), then Anchor 945 at ΔE 4.7.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1414 in other brands
- DMC 733 Olive Green Medium ΔE 2.8
- Anchor 279 Olive Green Medium Light ΔE 2.1
- Perler Slime ΔE 6.9
- Hama 03 Yellow ΔE 11.5
- Artkal S S109 Beige ΔE 3.2
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 3.9