1607 — Khaki Green Dark
Yellows family#78750C
Madeira 1607 — Khaki Green Dark — has hex #78750C and RGB 120, 117, 12. This medium-dark, highly 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.
About Madeira 1607
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1607
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 1607
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1607
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, Madeira 1607 (Khaki Green Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read 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
Madeira1607 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1607
Known as Khaki Green Dark, Madeira 1607 is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. It has a intense and saturated 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 #78750C, RGB 120, 117, 12). 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 581 (Moss Green) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 470 (Avocado Green light, 63%) and DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium, 59%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1607?
The closest Madeira threads to 1607 are 1612 Sage Green (ΔE 3.78), 1608 Green Dark (ΔE 3.98), and 1411 Forest Green Medium (ΔE 5.12). 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1607 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.