DMC 490 to Madeira: Thread Conversion
The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 490 (Teal Green) is Madeira 1205.
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Only the DMC swatch is rendered as stored color data here. Compare the physical target skein before you assume a visual match.
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Conversion Notes
Madeira 1205 is a close match for DMC 490 Teal Green that is internally consistent with Madeira 1204 (the equivalent for DMC 489), making the Madeira teal pair a sound choice for projects using both shades together in a gradient. The 1205 tracks the DMC original closely and performs well in the primary fill areas that 490 typically occupies — which is where most of the thread goes in any teal design, since the mid-value carries the bulk of the visual work while the darker shade handles only shadow accents. Good colorfastness makes Madeira 1205 a practical choice for display-quality teal work in peacock feather designs, dragonfly pieces, and contemporary botanical patterns where the vivid teal-green midtone will be prominently visible in the finished piece for extended periods.
Reference quality
How We Validate This Match
This Madeira page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
- Methodology
- This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 490, the stored Madeira equivalent, and the saved close rating before rendering the page copy.
- Verification status
- Close cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
- Source basis
- Published cross-brand floss chart mapping. Use it as a shortlist, then confirm with physical thread because sheen and dye lots still matter.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-20
- Best use
- Close and approximate matches work best for replacements, backups, or whole-project brand swaps after you stitch a small sample on the target fabric.
Decision guide
When to trust DMC 490 to Madeira 1205
This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.
Best for
- + Replacing missing floss when DMC 490 is unavailable and Madeira 1205 is good enough after a stitched sample check.
- + Shortlisting a Madeira substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
- + Comparing this Madeira candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.
Watch for
- ! Close matches are not safe to assume interchangeable in focal areas without a physical test on your fabric.
- ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 490 and Madeira 1205 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
- ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.
Before you commit
- Compare DMC 490 and Madeira 1205: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
- Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
- Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.
DMC 490 to Madeira FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 490?+
The closest Madeira equivalent to DMC 490 (Teal Green) is Madeira 1205. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 490 to Madeira conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 490 (Teal Green) to Madeira 1205 is rated as a close match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.
Can I mix DMC 490 and Madeira 1205 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 490 and Madeira 1205 together when the close match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.
Other Conversions for DMC 490
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