1603 — Laurel Green Light
Greens family#A4BD6A
Need details on Madeira 1603? This medium-light, moderately saturated green shade (Laurel Green Light) is hex #A4BD6A, RGB 164, 189, 106. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1603
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1603
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 1603
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1603
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Madeira 1401 (Green Very Light) is so near (ΔE 2.89), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1603
Madeira threads that pair well with 1603, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1603 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1603
Madeira 1603 (Laurel Green Light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. With a balanced and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in avocado themes and foliage. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring nature scenes and holiday projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1603 look like?
Madeira 1603 (Laurel Green Light) is a medium-light shade in the greens family with hex #A4BD6A and RGB 164, 189, 106. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1603?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1603 (Laurel Green Light) is DMC 3348 (Yellow Green light) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 75%) and DMC 472 (Avocado Green ultra light, 66%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1603?
The closest Madeira threads to 1603 are 1401 Green Very Light (ΔE 2.89), 1310 Pistachio Green Light (ΔE 4.82), and 1604 Laurel Green Very Light (ΔE 6.22). These are useful substitutes when 1603 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1603?
Reach for Madeira 1603 (Laurel Green Light) when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1603.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1603 (Laurel Green Light)?
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, 1603 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 10.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.