1608 — Green Dark
Yellows family
Need details on Madeira 1608? This dark, highly saturated yellow shade (Green Dark) is hex #474500, RGB 71, 69, 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1608
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 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.
Because it is so deep, Madeira 1608 (Green Dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 1613 (Sage Green Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.07). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1608
Madeira threads that pair well with 1608, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira 1608 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 #474500, RGB 71, 69, 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 730 (Olive Green very dark) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark, 61%) and DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark, 56%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1608?
The closest Madeira threads to 1608 are 1613 Sage Green Medium (ΔE 2.07), 1614 Sage Green Dark (ΔE 4.95), and 1504 Avocado Green Medium (ΔE 5.01). 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.
Is Madeira 1608 (Green Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1608 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.