Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light
Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light (#b9c367) is a light, rich green. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light at ΔE 4.8 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 278 Olive Green Light at ΔE 4.8 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light
#b9c367 · RGB 185, 195, 103
Closest to Madeira 1501 in other brands
- DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 4.8 close
- Anchor 278 Olive Green Light ΔE 4.8 close
- Perler Slime ΔE 4.1 close
- Hama 104 Lime ΔE 8.6 similar
- Artkal S S145 Pale Yellow Moss ΔE 6.6 similar
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 5.0 close
Madeira 1501 color values
| Code | 1501 |
|---|---|
| Name | Avocado Green Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #b9c367 |
| RGB | 185, 195, 103 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 76.3, a* -17.0, b* 44.8 |
| HSL | 67°, 43 %, 58 % |
| Color family | Green, 5 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 76.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light, ΔE 4.8 |
Madeira 1501 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1501: the best is DMC 471 at ΔE 4.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | 4.8 | close |
| DMC | 16 | Chartreuse Light | 5.3 | close |
| DMC | 734 | Olive Green Light | 5.3 | close |
| Anchor | 278 | Olive Green Light | 4.8 | close |
| Anchor | 264 | Avocado Very Light | 5.2 | close |
| Anchor | 265 | Avocado Light | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Slime | code 80-15259 | 4.1 | close |
| Perler | Prickly Pear | code 80-19097 | 6.3 | similar |
| Hama | 104 | Lime | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 43 | Pastel Yellow | 10.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S145 | Pale Yellow Moss | 6.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S108 | Seashell Beige | 7.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 5.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 11.6 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1501
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1501; the nearest, Madeira 1409 Forest Green Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1409 | Forest Green Very Light | #b2b96b | 3.2 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1308 | Yellow Green | #a5b843 | 5.1 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1604 | Laurel Green Very Light | #afbb83 | 7.1 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1414 | Avocado Green Pale | #c1b25b | 7.7 | a little darker |
| 2703 | Yellow Green Light | #c7bd2a | 8.9 | more saturated |
| 1603 | Laurel Green Light | #90a659 | 9.7 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1401 | Green Very Light | #93af73 | 10.2 | darker and more muted |
| 1410 | Forest Green Light | #96a800 | 10.6 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1501: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 89 to 65.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1208 | Jade Light | 88.9 |
| 3 lighter | 1210 | Leaf Green Very Light | 88.6 |
| 2 lighter | 1209 | Yellow Green Ultra Very Light | 78.5 |
| 1 lighter | 1211 | Leaf Green Light | 78.5 |
| this color | 1501 | Avocado Green Very Light | 76.3 |
| 1 darker | 1604 | Laurel Green Very Light | 73.7 |
| 2 darker | 1409 | Forest Green Very Light | 73.0 |
| 3 darker | 1308 | Yellow Green | 71.3 |
| 4 darker | 1603 | Laurel Green Light | 64.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1501
One strand each of Madeira 2703 and Madeira 1209 models at ΔE 2.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1409, ΔE 3.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1501 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2703 Yellow Green Light + 1 × Madeira 1209 Yellow Green Ultra Very Light | #bdc475 | 2.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 2206 Avocado Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1307 Chartreuse Light | #aec167 | 2.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 1604 Laurel Green Very Light + 1 × Madeira 2703 Yellow Green Light | #bcbc63 | 2.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1501
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #b9c367; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with Madeira 1501
Substituting Madeira 1501 takes care: DMC 471 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 4.8), and Anchor 278 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1501 is number 5 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light and down to Madeira 1604 Laurel Green Very Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1501 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 11.1:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Slime (ΔE 4.1), Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 8.6) and Artkal S S145 Pale Yellow Moss (ΔE 6.6); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1501?
DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light (ΔE 4.8, close). Runners-up: DMC 16 (ΔE 5.3) and DMC 734 (ΔE 5.3).
What color is Madeira 1501?
Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light is a light, rich green in the green family: hex #b9c367, RGB 185, 195, 103, L* 76.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1501?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1409 Forest Green Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.2). From other brands, DMC 471 (ΔE 4.8) or Anchor 278 (ΔE 4.8). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2703 and Madeira 1209 models at ΔE 2.2.
What is Madeira 1501 in Perler beads?
Perler Slime (#c8c85c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.1 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 8.6).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1501?
Anchor 278 Olive Green Light at ΔE 4.8 (close), then Anchor 264 at ΔE 5.2.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1308 Yellow Green ΔE 5.1
- Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale ΔE 7.7
- Madeira 2703 Yellow Green Light ΔE 8.9
- Madeira 1603 Laurel Green Light ΔE 9.7
Madeira 1501 in other brands
- DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 4.8
- Anchor 278 Olive Green Light ΔE 4.8
- Perler Slime ΔE 4.1
- Hama 104 Lime ΔE 8.6
- Artkal S S145 Pale Yellow Moss ΔE 6.6
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 5.0