Madeira 1509 Fern Green Light
On screen, Madeira 1509 Fern Green Light reads as a medium, soft yellow (#82805b). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark at ΔE 4.7 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light at ΔE 5.8 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1509 Fern Green Light
#82805b · RGB 130, 128, 91
Closest to Madeira 1509 in other brands
- DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark ΔE 4.7 close
- Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light ΔE 5.8 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 10.2 loose
- Hama 110 Matcha ΔE 5.1 close
- Artkal S S117 Sage Green ΔE 4.3 close
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 10.1 loose
Madeira 1509 color values
| Code | 1509 |
|---|---|
| Name | Fern Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #82805b |
| RGB | 130, 128, 91 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 52.9, a* -5.5, b* 20.4 |
| HSL | 57°, 18 %, 43 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 29 of 35 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 52.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark, ΔE 4.7 |
Madeira 1509 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1509: the best is DMC 3011 at ΔE 4.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3011 | Khaki Green Dark | 4.7 | close |
| DMC | 640 | Beige Gray Very Dark | 5.7 | close |
| DMC | 3363 | Pine Green Medium | 6.6 | similar |
| Anchor | 860 | Laurel Green Medium Light | 5.8 | close |
| Anchor | 843 | Fern Green | 7.1 | similar |
| Anchor | 1040 | Pewter Medium | 7.9 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 10.2 | loose |
| Perler | Sage | code 80-15254 | 14.8 | loose |
| Hama | 110 | Matcha | 5.1 | close |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 9.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S117 | Sage Green | 4.3 | close |
| Artkal S | S116 | Earth Green | 6.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 10.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N06 | Tan | 15.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1509
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1509; the nearest, Madeira 1510 Fern Green Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1510 | Fern Green Very Light | #8c8a60 | 3.8 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1513 | Gray Green Medium | #7b8664 | 5.4 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1813 | Beaver Gray Light | #8a8977 | 7.4 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1606 | Khaki Green Medium | #817735 | 8.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1812 | Beaver Gray Medium | #7b7362 | 9.1 | a little darker and more muted |
| 2002 | Mocha Brown Medium | #967f5a | 9.2 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1310 | Pistachio Green Light | #738e6d | 10.6 | a little lighter |
| 1605 | Khaki Green Light | #a59b59 | 11.8 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1509: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira yellow family, L* from 66 to 41.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2110 | Avocado Light | 65.5 |
| 3 lighter | 1611 | Sage Green Light | 60.3 |
| 2 lighter | 1609 | Green Medium | 59.0 |
| 1 lighter | 1510 | Fern Green Very Light | 56.7 |
| this color | 1509 | Fern Green Light | 52.9 |
| 1 darker | 2202 | Old Gold Medium | 51.8 |
| 2 darker | 1613 | Sage Green Medium | 46.1 |
| 3 darker | 2201 | Old Gold Dark | 45.0 |
| 4 darker | 1608 | Green Dark | 41.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1509
One strand each of Madeira 1813 and Madeira 1606 models at ΔE 1.9, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1510, ΔE 3.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1509 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1813 Beaver Gray Light + 1 × Madeira 1606 Khaki Green Medium | #86805d | 1.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 1513 Gray Green Medium + 1 × Madeira 2002 Mocha Brown Medium | #89835f | 2.3 |
| 1 × Madeira 1512 Gray Green Light + 1 × Madeira 1612 Sage Green | #858662 | 2.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1509
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #82805b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Madeira 1509
Substituting Madeira 1509 takes care: DMC 3011 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 4.7), and Anchor 860 is a little darker (ΔE 5.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1509 is number 29 of 35 in the Madeira yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1510 Fern Green Very Light and down to Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1509 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 5.2:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (4.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 10.2), Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 5.1) and Artkal S S117 Sage Green (ΔE 4.3); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1509?
DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1509 Fern Green Light (ΔE 4.7, close). Runners-up: DMC 640 (ΔE 5.7) and DMC 3363 (ΔE 6.6).
What color is Madeira 1509?
Madeira 1509 Fern Green Light is a medium, soft yellow in the yellow family: hex #82805b, RGB 130, 128, 91, L* 52.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1509?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1510 Fern Green Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.8). From other brands, DMC 3011 (ΔE 4.7) or Anchor 860 (ΔE 5.8). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1813 and Madeira 1606 models at ΔE 1.9.
What is Madeira 1509 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.2 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 5.1).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1509?
Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light at ΔE 5.8 (close), then Anchor 843 at ΔE 7.1.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1513 Gray Green Medium ΔE 5.4
- Madeira 1606 Khaki Green Medium ΔE 8.2
- Madeira 1812 Beaver Gray Medium ΔE 9.1
- Madeira 1605 Khaki Green Light ΔE 11.8
Madeira 1509 in other brands
- Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light ΔE 5.8
- Perler Olive ΔE 10.2
- Hama 110 Matcha ΔE 5.1
- Artkal S S117 Sage Green ΔE 4.3
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 10.1