Madeira 1505 Fern Green Ultra Very Dark
On screen, Madeira 1505 Fern Green Ultra Very Dark reads as a very dark, soft brown (#312600). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark at ΔE 10.1 (loose), while Anchor offers Anchor 905 Tawny Dark at ΔE 6.6 (similar).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1505 Fern Green Ultra Very Dark
#312600 · RGB 49, 38, 0
Closest to Madeira 1505 in other brands
- DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 10.1 loose
- Anchor 905 Tawny Dark ΔE 6.6 similar
- Perler Cocoa ΔE 17.0 loose
- Hama 12 Brown ΔE 12.3 loose
- Artkal S S13 Black ΔE 16.1 loose
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 14.7 loose
Madeira 1505 color values
| Code | 1505 |
|---|---|
| Name | Fern Green Ultra Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #312600 |
| RGB | 49, 38, 0 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 15.7, a* 0.5, b* 22.9 |
| HSL | 47°, 100 %, 10 % |
| Color family | Brown, 41 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 15.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark, ΔE 10.1 |
Madeira 1505 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1505: the best is Anchor 905 at ΔE 6.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3031 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 10.1 | loose |
| DMC | 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 11.0 | loose |
| DMC | 934 | Avocado Green Black | 11.3 | loose |
| Anchor | 905 | Tawny Dark | 6.6 | similar |
| Anchor | 846 | Fern Green Dark | 9.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 1041 | Stone Gray Very Dark | 10.2 | loose |
| Perler | Cocoa | code 80-15262 | 17.0 | loose |
| Perler | Black | code 80-19018 | 17.0 | loose |
| Hama | 12 | Brown | 12.3 | loose |
| Hama | 28 | Dark Green | 14.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S13 | Black | 16.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 19.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 14.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 18.4 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1505
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1505; the nearest, Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark, sits at ΔE 10.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | #402b1b | 10.4 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1507 | Fern Green Dark | #3f3f00 | 10.5 | lighter and more saturated |
| 2106 | Drab Brown Very Dark | #4f2b05 | 11.5 | lighter and more saturated |
| 2107 | Drab Brown Dark | #5a3f05 | 11.6 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 1508 | Fern Green Medium | #444405 | 11.7 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 2004 | Black Brown | #2a1500 | 11.8 | darker and more muted |
| 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | #3c302a | 13.0 | lighter and more muted |
| 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | #573111 | 13.0 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1505: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 3 darker steps from the Madeira brown family, L* from 29 to 9.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2107 | Drab Brown Dark | 28.7 |
| 3 lighter | 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | 24.5 |
| 2 lighter | 2106 | Drab Brown Very Dark | 21.6 |
| 1 lighter | 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | 19.6 |
| this color | 1505 | Fern Green Ultra Very Dark | 15.7 |
| 1 darker | 2006 | Tan Ultra Very Dark | 14.4 |
| 2 darker | 2003 | Brown Dark | 11.9 |
| 3 darker | 2004 | Black Brown | 9.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1505
One strand each of Madeira 1507 and Madeira 2003 models at ΔE 4.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1904, ΔE 10.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1505 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1507 Fern Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 2003 Brown Dark | #3b3000 | 4.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 2107 Drab Brown Dark + 1 × Madeira 1314 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #403110 | 4.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 1507 Fern Green Dark + 1 × Madeira 2004 Black Brown | #362f00 | 4.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1505
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #312600; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 1605 | Khaki Green Light | 5.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 14.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2011 | Tan | 4.6:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1505
Substituting Madeira 1505 takes care: DMC 3031 is lighter and more muted (ΔE 10.1), and Anchor 905 is lighter and more muted (ΔE 6.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1505 is number 41 of 44 in the Madeira brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark and down to Madeira 2006 Tan Ultra Very Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1505 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 14.9:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cocoa (ΔE 17.0), Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 12.3) and Artkal S S13 Black (ΔE 16.1); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a loose stand-in at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1505?
DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1505 Fern Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 10.1, loose). Runners-up: DMC 938 (ΔE 11.0) and DMC 934 (ΔE 11.3).
What color is Madeira 1505?
Madeira 1505 Fern Green Ultra Very Dark is a very dark, soft brown in the brown family: hex #312600, RGB 49, 38, 0, L* 15.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1505?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 10.4). From other brands, DMC 3031 (ΔE 10.1) or Anchor 905 (ΔE 6.6). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1507 and Madeira 2003 models at ΔE 4.2.
What is Madeira 1505 in Perler beads?
Perler Cocoa (#392928) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 17.0 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 12.3).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1505?
Anchor 905 Tawny Dark at ΔE 6.6 (similar), then Anchor 846 at ΔE 9.8.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark ΔE 10.4
- Madeira 1507 Fern Green Dark ΔE 10.5
- Madeira 2106 Drab Brown Very Dark ΔE 11.5
- Madeira 2107 Drab Brown Dark ΔE 11.6
- Madeira 2004 Black Brown ΔE 11.8
- Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark ΔE 13.0
- Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark ΔE 13.0
Madeira 1505 in other brands
- DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 10.1
- Anchor 905 Tawny Dark ΔE 6.6
- Perler Cocoa ΔE 17.0
- Hama 12 Brown ΔE 12.3
- Artkal S S13 Black ΔE 16.1
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 14.7