1606 — Khaki Green Medium
Yellows family
Looking up Madeira 1606? It's Khaki Green Medium, a medium-dark yellow shade (#8A7C30 / RGB 138, 124, 48). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1606
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 1606
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1606
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1606
Madeira threads that pair well with 1606, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira 1606 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1606
Madeira 1606 is the floss known as Khaki Green Medium: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. The shade reads as deep and intense — 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 #8A7C30 and RGB 138, 124, 48. 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 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 581 (Moss Green, 73%) and DMC 371 (Mustard, 71%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1606?
The closest Madeira threads to 1606 are 1611 Sage Green Light (ΔE 6.1), 1609 Green Medium (ΔE 8.22), and 2202 Old Gold Medium (ΔE 9.86). 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1606 has a contrast ratio of about 4.2:1 on white fabric and 5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.