1610 — Sage Green Very Light
Yellows family#9C9500
Need details on Madeira 1610? This medium-dark, highly saturated yellow shade (Sage Green Very Light) is hex #9C9500, RGB 156, 149, 0. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1610
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1610
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 1610
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1610
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 1610 (Sage Green Very Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Madeira 1611 (Sage Green Light) is so near (ΔE 2.13), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1610
Madeira threads that pair well with 1610, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1610 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1610
Madeira 1610 (Sage Green Very Light) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. With a deep and vivid quality, this thread works beautifully in honey themes and wheat fields. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring daffodils and lemon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1610 look like?
Madeira 1610 (Sage Green Very Light) is a medium-dark shade in the yellows family with hex #9C9500 and RGB 156, 149, 0. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1610?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1610 (Sage Green Very Light) is DMC 166 (Moss Green medium light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 64%) and DMC 733 (Olive Green medium, 63%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1610?
The closest Madeira threads to 1610 are 1611 Sage Green Light (ΔE 2.13), 1613 Sage Green Medium (ΔE 3.01), and 1609 Green Medium (ΔE 4.63). These are useful substitutes when 1610 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1610?
Reach for Madeira 1610 (Sage Green Very Light) when your project calls for sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1610.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1610 (Sage Green Very Light)?
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, 1610 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.