Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark
On screen, Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark reads as a very dark gray (#3c302a). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark at ΔE 7.1 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark at ΔE 3.0 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark
#3c302a · RGB 60, 48, 42
Closest to Madeira 1506 in other brands
- DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 7.1 similar
- Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 3.0 close
- Perler Cocoa ΔE 4.5 close
- Hama 63 Bronze ΔE 4.0 close
- Artkal S S13 Black ΔE 8.6 similar
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 6.7 similar
Madeira 1506 color values
| Code | 1506 |
|---|---|
| Name | Fern Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #3c302a |
| RGB | 60, 48, 42 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 21.0, a* 4.3, b* 5.9 |
| HSL | 20°, 18 %, 20 % |
| Color family | Gray, 17 of 17 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 21.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark, ΔE 7.1 |
Madeira 1506 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1506: the best is Anchor 1088 at ΔE 3.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3031 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 7.1 | similar |
| DMC | 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 8.5 | similar |
| DMC | 3799 | Pewter Gray Very Dark | 8.9 | similar |
| Anchor | 1088 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 3.0 | close |
| Anchor | 1041 | Stone Gray Very Dark | 5.8 | close |
| Anchor | 236 | Charcoal Gray Dark | 7.8 | similar |
| Perler | Cocoa | code 80-15262 | 4.5 | close |
| Perler | Black | code 80-19018 | 7.8 | similar |
| Hama | 63 | Bronze | 4.0 | close |
| Hama | 12 | Brown | 6.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S13 | Black | 8.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S158 | Pepper | 10.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 6.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 9.0 | similar |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1506
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1506; the nearest, Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark, sits at ΔE 6.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | #402b1b | 6.2 | more saturated |
| 1809 | Shell Gray Very Dark | #4f4543 | 7.3 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1810 | Shell Gray Ultra Very Dark | #3a262e | 9.7 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 2004 | Black Brown | #2a1500 | 10.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 2003 | Brown Dark | #361700 | 11.7 | darker and more saturated |
| 1811 | Beaver Gray Dark | #5b5243 | 12.4 | much lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2006 | Tan Ultra Very Dark | #3f1a00 | 12.8 | darker and more saturated |
| 1505 | Fern Green Ultra Very Dark | #312600 | 13.0 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1506: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Madeira gray family, L* from 55 to 21.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1506
One strand each of Madeira 1809 and Madeira 2004 models at ΔE 1.8, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1904, ΔE 6.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1506 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2004 Black Brown | #40332f | 1.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 2003 Brown Dark | #44342f | 2.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark + 1 × Madeira Black Black | #38302f | 3.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1506
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #3c302a; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (gray) | 1309 | Pistachio Green Very Light | 10.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 12.5:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 403 | Terracotta Light | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1506
Substituting Madeira 1506 takes care: DMC 3031 is lighter and more saturated (ΔE 7.1), and Anchor 1088 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1506 is number 17 of 17 in the Madeira gray family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark is the next one up. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1506 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 12.7:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cocoa (ΔE 4.5), Hama 63 Bronze (ΔE 4.0) and Artkal S S13 Black (ΔE 8.6); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1506?
DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark (ΔE 7.1, similar). Runners-up: DMC 938 (ΔE 8.5) and DMC 3799 (ΔE 8.9).
What color is Madeira 1506?
Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark is a very dark gray in the gray family: hex #3c302a, RGB 60, 48, 42, L* 21.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1506?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1904 Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.2). From other brands, DMC 3031 (ΔE 7.1) or Anchor 1088 (ΔE 3.0). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1809 and Madeira 2004 models at ΔE 1.8.
What is Madeira 1506 in Perler beads?
Perler Cocoa (#392928) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 4.5 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 63 Bronze (ΔE 4.0).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1506?
Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark at ΔE 3.0 (close), then Anchor 1041 at ΔE 5.8.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1506 in other brands
- DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 7.1
- Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 3.0
- Perler Cocoa ΔE 4.5
- Hama 63 Bronze ΔE 4.0
- Artkal S S13 Black ΔE 8.6
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 6.7