1605 — Khaki Green Light
Yellows family#C6BF5B
Madeira 1605 (Khaki Green Light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex code #C6BF5B and RGB values 198, 191, 91. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1605
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1605
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 1605
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1605
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 2205 (Old Gold Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.06). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1605
Madeira threads that pair well with 1605, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1605 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1605
Khaki Green Light (catalog code Madeira 1605) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade from the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. This thread brings a steady and approachable presence to projects featuring highlights or warm backgrounds. Look for it in charts that feature golden accents or stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1605?
Madeira 1605 is called Khaki Green Light. It's a medium-light yellow shade (hex #C6BF5B, RGB 198, 191, 91) in the yellows family, commonly used for lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1605?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1605 (Khaki Green Light) is DMC 12 (Tender Green) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 165 (Moss Green very light, 87%) and DMC 472 (Avocado Green ultra light, 86%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1605?
The closest Madeira threads to 1605 are 2205 Old Gold Very Light (ΔE 2.06), 2206 Avocado Very Light (ΔE 3.06), and 1414 Avocado Green Pale (ΔE 4.08). These are useful substitutes when 1605 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1605?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1605 (Khaki Green Light) for charts featuring lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes. The medium-light 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 1605 (Khaki Green 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, 1605 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.