Madeira 1513 Gray Green Medium
On screen, Madeira 1513 Gray Green Medium reads as a medium, soft green (#7b8664). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3363 Pine Green Medium at ΔE 3.8 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light at ΔE 3.2 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1513 Gray Green Medium
#7b8664 · RGB 123, 134, 100
Closest to Madeira 1513 in other brands
- DMC 3363 Pine Green Medium ΔE 3.8 close
- Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light ΔE 3.2 close
- Perler Sage ΔE 11.9 loose
- Hama 110 Matcha ΔE 5.2 close
- Artkal S S117 Sage Green ΔE 7.5 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 10.7 loose
Madeira 1513 color values
| Code | 1513 |
|---|---|
| Name | Gray Green Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #7b8664 |
| RGB | 123, 134, 100 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 54.2, a* -10.3, b* 17.0 |
| HSL | 79°, 15 %, 46 % |
| Color family | Green, 23 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 54.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3363 Pine Green Medium, ΔE 3.8 |
Madeira 1513 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1513: the best is Anchor 860 at ΔE 3.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3363 | Pine Green Medium | 3.8 | close |
| DMC | 3052 | Green Gray Medium | 4.8 | close |
| DMC | 988 | Forest Green Medium | 5.0 | close |
| Anchor | 860 | Laurel Green Medium Light | 3.2 | close |
| Anchor | 859 | Laurel Green | 5.4 | close |
| Anchor | 215 | Juniper Medium Light | 7.0 | similar |
| Perler | Sage | code 80-15254 | 11.9 | loose |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 12.2 | loose |
| Hama | 110 | Matcha | 5.2 | close |
| Hama | 115 | Bright Green | 9.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S117 | Sage Green | 7.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S116 | Earth Green | 8.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 10.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 16.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1513
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1513; the nearest, Madeira 1310 Pistachio Green Light, sits at ΔE 5.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1310 | Pistachio Green Light | #738e6d | 5.4 | a little lighter |
| 1509 | Fern Green Light | #82805b | 5.4 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1510 | Fern Green Very Light | #8c8a60 | 6.0 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1813 | Beaver Gray Light | #8a8977 | 8.1 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1512 | Gray Green Light | #95a088 | 9.7 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1703 | Sea Foam Green Medium | #5f7566 | 10.5 | darker and more muted |
| 1702 | Sea Foam Green | #899f90 | 11.4 | lighter and more muted |
| 1311 | Pistachio Green Medium | #546e4d | 11.7 | darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1513: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 64 to 44.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1512 | Gray Green Light | 64.4 |
| 3 lighter | 1702 | Sea Foam Green | 63.4 |
| 2 lighter | 1310 | Pistachio Green Light | 56.2 |
| 1 lighter | 1503 | Avocado Green Medium Light | 56.2 |
| this color | 1513 | Gray Green Medium | 54.2 |
| 1 darker | 1402 | Green Light | 52.5 |
| 2 darker | 1213 | Leaf Green Dark | 49.5 |
| 3 darker | 1703 | Sea Foam Green Medium | 47.1 |
| 4 darker | 1311 | Pistachio Green Medium | 43.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1513
One strand each of Madeira 1310 and Madeira 1509 models at ΔE 0.5, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1310, ΔE 5.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1513 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1310 Pistachio Green Light + 1 × Madeira 1509 Fern Green Light | #7b8764 | 0.5 |
| 1 × Madeira 1512 Gray Green Light + 1 × Madeira 1408 Hunter Green Light | #7c8864 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 1512 Gray Green Light + 1 × Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium | #798768 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1513
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #7b8664; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Madeira 1513
Substituting Madeira 1513 takes care: DMC 3363 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 3.8), and Anchor 860 is a little darker (ΔE 3.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1513 is number 23 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1503 Avocado Green Medium Light and down to Madeira 1402 Green Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1513 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 5.4:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Sage (ΔE 11.9), Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 5.2) and Artkal S S117 Sage Green (ΔE 7.5); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1513?
DMC 3363 Pine Green Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1513 Gray Green Medium (ΔE 3.8, close). Runners-up: DMC 3052 (ΔE 4.8) and DMC 988 (ΔE 5.0).
What color is Madeira 1513?
Madeira 1513 Gray Green Medium is a medium, soft green in the green family: hex #7b8664, RGB 123, 134, 100, L* 54.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1513?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1310 Pistachio Green Light is nearest (ΔE 5.4). From other brands, DMC 3363 (ΔE 3.8) or Anchor 860 (ΔE 3.2). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1310 and Madeira 1509 models at ΔE 0.5.
What is Madeira 1513 in Perler beads?
Perler Sage (#9aa98e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.9 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 110 Matcha (ΔE 5.2).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1513?
Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light at ΔE 3.2 (close), then Anchor 859 at ΔE 5.4.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1509 Fern Green Light ΔE 5.4
- Madeira 1311 Pistachio Green Medium ΔE 11.7
Madeira 1513 in other brands
- Anchor 860 Laurel Green Medium Light ΔE 3.2
- Perler Sage ΔE 11.9
- Hama 110 Matcha ΔE 5.2
- Artkal S S117 Sage Green ΔE 7.5
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 10.7