1601 — Laurel Green Dark
Greens family#5E754D
Looking up Madeira 1601? It's Laurel Green Dark, a medium-dark green shade (#5E754D / RGB 94, 117, 77). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 1601
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1601
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 1601
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1601
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1601
Madeira threads that pair well with 1601, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1601 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1601
Known as Laurel Green Dark, Madeira 1601 is a medium-dark, muted shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Expect a somber and rich look that suits frog patterns, moss textures, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching avocado themes or foliage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1601 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1601 is Laurel Green Dark — a medium-dark green thread (hex #5E754D, RGB 94, 117, 77). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1601?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1601 (Laurel Green Dark) is DMC 3363 (Pine Green medium) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium, 75%) and DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium, 74%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1601?
The closest Madeira threads to 1601 are 1602 Laurel Green Medium (ΔE 3.39), 1704 Sea Foam Green Dark (ΔE 3.69), and 1312 Pistachio Green Dark (ΔE 4.36). These are useful substitutes when 1601 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1601 good for?
Madeira 1601 (Laurel Green Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. 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 1601.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1601 (Laurel Green Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1601 has a contrast ratio of about 5.1:1 on white fabric and 4.1:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.