1604 — Laurel Green Very Light
Greens family#BED373
Below: Madeira 1604 (Laurel Green Very Light), a medium-light, vivid green shade with hex #BED373 and RGB 190, 211, 115. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 1604
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1604
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 1604
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1604
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 1604 (Laurel Green Very Light) sits a hair from Madeira 1409 (Forest Green Very Light) (ΔE 2.98) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1604
Madeira threads that pair well with 1604, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira1604 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 1604
Meet Madeira 1604, Laurel Green Very Light — a vivid, medium-light thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. The crisp and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to foliage and nature scenes. Stitchers frequently choose it for holiday projects and landscape details in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1604 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1604 is Laurel Green Very Light — a medium-light green thread (hex #BED373, RGB 190, 211, 115). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1604?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1604 (Laurel Green Very Light) is DMC 15 (Apple Green) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light, 71%) and DMC 165 (Moss Green very light, 67%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1604?
The closest Madeira threads to 1604 are 1409 Forest Green Very Light (ΔE 2.98), 1603 Laurel Green Light (ΔE 6.22), and 1414 Avocado Green Pale (ΔE 6.23). These are useful substitutes when 1604 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1604 good for?
Madeira 1604 (Laurel Green Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1604.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1604 (Laurel Green Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 1604 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.