Madeira 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark
Madeira 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark is a very dark, soft green with the screen hex #153f2a. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark at ΔE 5.3 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 879 Pine Dark at ΔE 4.6 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark
#153f2a · RGB 21, 63, 42
Closest to Madeira 1705 in other brands
- DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark ΔE 5.3 close
- Anchor 879 Pine Dark ΔE 4.6 close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 7.9 similar
- Hama 28 Dark Green ΔE 9.0 similar
- Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green ΔE 10.5 loose
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 5.7 close
Madeira 1705 color values
| Code | 1705 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #153f2a |
| RGB | 21, 63, 42 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 23.3, a* -20.5, b* 8.6 |
| HSL | 150°, 50 %, 16 % |
| Color family | Green, 54 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 23.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark, ΔE 5.3 |
Madeira 1705 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1705: the best is Anchor 879 at ΔE 4.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 500 | Blue Green Very Dark | 5.3 | close |
| DMC | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| DMC | 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 9.0 | similar |
| Anchor | 879 | Pine Dark | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 218 | Juniper Dark | 4.8 | close |
| Anchor | 683 | Turf Green | 5.7 | close |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 7.9 | similar |
| Perler | Forest | code 80-15247 | 12.6 | loose |
| Hama | 28 | Dark Green | 9.0 | similar |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 17.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S91 | Brunswick Green | 10.5 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 12.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 5.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 19.3 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1705
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1705; the nearest, Madeira 2704 Christmas Green Dark, sits at ΔE 5.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2704 | Christmas Green Dark | #004523 | 5.1 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1405 | Hunter Green Dark | #00451f | 6.0 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1205 | Blue Green | #00543c | 7.3 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1204 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | #004941 | 7.4 | a little lighter |
| 1404 | Hunter Green Very Dark | #00501f | 9.4 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1514 | Gray Green Dark | #3c522f | 9.7 | lighter |
| 1313 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | #1f440e | 9.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1312 | Pistachio Green Dark | #345933 | 9.9 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1705: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 31 to 23.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1205 | Blue Green | 31.0 |
| 3 lighter | 1404 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 29.0 |
| 2 lighter | 2704 | Christmas Green Dark | 24.9 |
| 1 lighter | 1405 | Hunter Green Dark | 24.8 |
| this color | 1705 | Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark | 23.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1705
One strand each of Madeira 1205 and Madeira 1505 models at ΔE 2.7, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2704, ΔE 5.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1705 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1205 Blue Green + 1 × Madeira 1505 Fern Green Ultra Very Dark | #214229 | 2.7 |
| 1 × Madeira 1204 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1313 Pistachio Green Very Dark | #14472f | 2.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 1205 Blue Green + 1 × Madeira 1314 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #003f2e | 3.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1705
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #153f2a; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1208 | Jade Light | 8.9:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 11.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1605 | Khaki Green Light | 4.2:1 |
How to use Madeira 1705
Substituting Madeira 1705 takes care: DMC 500 is lighter and more saturated (ΔE 5.3), and Anchor 879 is lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1705 is number 54 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Madeira 1405 Hunter Green 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 1705 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 11.8:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 7.9), Hama 28 Dark Green (ΔE 9.0) and Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green (ΔE 10.5); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1705?
DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark (ΔE 5.3, close). Runners-up: DMC 890 (ΔE 6.1) and DMC 3818 (ΔE 9.0).
What color is Madeira 1705?
Madeira 1705 Sea Foam Green Ultra Dark is a very dark, soft green in the green family: hex #153f2a, RGB 21, 63, 42, L* 23.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1705?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2704 Christmas Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.1). From other brands, DMC 500 (ΔE 5.3) or Anchor 879 (ΔE 4.6). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1205 and Madeira 1505 models at ΔE 2.7.
What is Madeira 1705 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 28 Dark Green (ΔE 9.0).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1705?
Anchor 879 Pine Dark at ΔE 4.6 (close), then Anchor 218 at ΔE 4.8.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1705 in other brands
- DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark ΔE 5.3
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 7.9
- Hama 28 Dark Green ΔE 9.0
- Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green ΔE 10.5
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 5.7