1507 — Fern Green Dark
Yellows family#60641C
Need details on Madeira 1507? This medium-dark, vivid yellow shade (Fern Green Dark) is hex #60641C, RGB 96, 100, 28. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1507
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1507
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Madeira Colors to 1507
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1507
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1507
Madeira threads that pair well with 1507, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1507 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1507
Meet Madeira 1507, Fern Green Dark — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Stitchers describe its character as intense and saturated, perfect for wheat fields and daffodils. It blends comfortably into projects centered on lemon motifs and rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1507 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1507 is Fern Green Dark — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #60641C, RGB 96, 100, 28). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1507?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1507 (Fern Green Dark) is DMC 580 (Moss Green dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 469 (Avocado Green, 83%) and DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 68%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1507?
The closest Madeira threads to 1507 are 1608 Green Dark (ΔE 5.5), 1504 Avocado Green Medium (ΔE 6.25), and 1607 Khaki Green Dark (ΔE 8.27). These are useful substitutes when 1507 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1507 good for?
Madeira 1507 (Fern Green Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1507.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1507 (Fern Green Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1507 has a contrast ratio of about 6.3:1 on white fabric and 3.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.