1602 — Laurel Green Medium
Greens family#647344
Madeira 1602 — Laurel Green Medium — has hex #647344 and RGB 100, 115, 68. This medium-dark, muted green thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 1602
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1602
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 1602
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1602
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 1508 (Fern Green Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.7). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1602
Madeira threads that pair well with 1602, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1602 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1602
A medium-dark, muted entry in the greens family, Madeira 1602 carries the name Laurel Green Medium with yellow-green tones. Its tone is muted and intense, making it a popular choice for moss textures and avocado themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for foliage or nature scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1602?
Madeira 1602 is called Laurel Green Medium. It's a medium-dark green shade (hex #647344, RGB 100, 115, 68) in the greens family, commonly used for herb gardens, forest canopies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1602?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1602 (Laurel Green Medium) is DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3363 (Pine Green medium, 76%) and DMC 470 (Avocado Green light, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1602?
The closest Madeira threads to 1602 are 1508 Fern Green Medium (ΔE 1.7), 1601 Laurel Green Dark (ΔE 3.39), and 1406 Hunter Green Medium (ΔE 5.05). These are useful substitutes when 1602 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1602?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1602 (Laurel Green Medium) for charts featuring herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1602 (Laurel Green Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1602 has a contrast ratio of about 5.2:1 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.