1601 — Laurel Green Dark
Greens family
Looking up Madeira 1601? It's Laurel Green Dark, a dark green shade (#303A28 / RGB 48, 58, 40). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1601
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 1601
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1601
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Madeira 1601 (Laurel Green Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1601
Madeira threads that pair well with 1601, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira 1601 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1601
Known as Laurel Green Dark, Madeira 1601 is a dark, muted shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Expect a dramatic and quiet 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 dark green thread (hex #303A28, RGB 48, 58, 40). 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 935 (Avocado Green dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green, 86%) and DMC 520 (Fern Green dark, 79%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1601?
The closest Madeira threads to 1601 are 1405 Hunter Green Dark (ΔE 4.92), 1812 Beaver Grey Medium (ΔE 5.27), and 1811 Beaver Grey Dark (ΔE 6). 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 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.
Is Madeira 1601 (Laurel Green Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1601 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.