1606 — Khaki Green Medium
Yellows family#8D8614
Looking up Madeira 1606? It's Khaki Green Medium, a medium-dark yellow shade (#8D8614 / RGB 141, 134, 20). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 1606
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1606
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 1606
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1606
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 1606 (Khaki Green Medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Madeira 1613 (Sage Green Medium) is so near (ΔE 2.81), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1606
Madeira threads that pair well with 1606, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1606 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1606
Madeira 1606 is the floss known as Khaki Green Medium: a vivid, medium-dark member of the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The shade reads as deep and vivid — a go-to choice for warm backgrounds and golden accents. It also turns up in patterns built around stars and honey themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1606 look like?
Madeira 1606 (Khaki Green Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the yellows family with hex #8D8614 and RGB 141, 134, 20. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1606?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1606 (Khaki Green Medium) is DMC 733 (Olive Green medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 581 (Moss Green, 66%) and DMC 166 (Moss Green medium light, 59%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1606?
The closest Madeira threads to 1606 are 1613 Sage Green Medium (ΔE 2.81), 1612 Sage Green (ΔE 3.51), and 1610 Sage Green Very Light (ΔE 5.57). These are useful substitutes when 1606 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1606?
Reach for Madeira 1606 (Khaki Green Medium) when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1606.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1606 (Khaki Green Medium)?
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, 1606 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.