1608 — Green Dark
Yellows family#696F00
Need details on Madeira 1608? This dark, highly saturated yellow shade (Green Dark) is hex #696F00, RGB 105, 111, 0. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1608
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1608
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 1608
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1608
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 1608 (Green Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1608
Madeira threads that pair well with 1608, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1608 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1608
A dark, highly saturated entry in the yellows family, Madeira 1608 carries the name Green Dark with sunny yellow tones. Stitchers describe its character as striking and rich, perfect for stars and honey themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on wheat fields and daffodils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1608?
Madeira 1608 is called Green Dark. It's a dark yellow shade (hex #696F00, RGB 105, 111, 0) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1608?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1608 (Green Dark) is DMC 581 (Moss Green) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 470 (Avocado Green light, 68%) and DMC 580 (Moss Green dark, 62%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1608?
The closest Madeira threads to 1608 are 1607 Khaki Green Dark (ΔE 3.98), 1507 Fern Green Dark (ΔE 5.5), and 1504 Avocado Green Medium (ΔE 5.86). These are useful substitutes when 1608 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1608?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1608 (Green Dark) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The dark 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 1608 (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, 1608 has a contrast ratio of about 5.4:1 on white fabric and 3.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.