1611 — Sage Green Light
Yellows family#9D9B00
Below: Madeira 1611 (Sage Green Light), a medium-dark, highly saturated yellow shade with hex #9D9B00 and RGB 157, 155, 0. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 1611
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1611
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 1611
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1611
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Madeira 1611 (Sage Green Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Madeira 1611 (Sage Green Light) sits a hair from Madeira 1610 (Sage Green Very Light) (ΔE 2.13) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1611
Madeira threads that pair well with 1611, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1611 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1611
Meet Madeira 1611, Sage Green Light — a highly saturated, medium-dark thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The intense and saturated character of this shade lends itself well to wheat fields and daffodils. Stitchers frequently choose it for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1611 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1611 is Sage Green Light — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #9D9B00, RGB 157, 155, 0). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1611?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1611 (Sage Green Light) is DMC 166 (Moss Green medium light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 62%) and DMC 3819 (Moss Green light, 58%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1611?
The closest Madeira threads to 1611 are 1610 Sage Green Very Light (ΔE 2.13), 1609 Green Medium (ΔE 2.51), and 1410 Forest Green Light (ΔE 4.78). These are useful substitutes when 1611 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1611 good for?
Madeira 1611 (Sage Green Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. 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 1611.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1611 (Sage Green 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, 1611 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.