1607 — Khaki Green Dark
Yellows family
Madeira 1607 — Khaki Green Dark — has hex #5F5833 and RGB 95, 88, 51. This medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1607
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 1607
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1607
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1607
Madeira threads that pair well with 1607, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira 1607 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1607
Known as Khaki Green Dark, Madeira 1607 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. It has a rich and grounded feel that suits golden accents and stars particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with honey themes or wheat fields for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1607 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1607 is Khaki Green Dark — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #5F5833, RGB 95, 88, 51). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1607?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1607 (Khaki Green Dark) is DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark, 77%) and DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 70%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1607?
The closest Madeira threads to 1607 are 1509 Fern Green Light (ΔE 5.06), 1612 Sage Green (ΔE 5.73), and 2111 Avocado Medium (ΔE 6.96). These are useful substitutes when 1607 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1607 good for?
Madeira 1607 (Khaki Green Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1607.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1607 (Khaki Green Dark)?
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, 1607 has a contrast ratio of about 7.2:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.