1612 — Sage Green
Yellows family#817E00
Madeira 1612 (Sage Green) is a medium-dark, highly saturated yellow shade with hex code #817E00 and RGB values 129, 126, 0. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 1612
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1612
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 1612
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1612
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Madeira 1612 (Sage Green) 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 1612
Madeira threads that pair well with 1612, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1612 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1612
Sage Green (catalog code Madeira 1612) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade from the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. This thread brings a strong and rich presence to projects featuring daffodils or lemon motifs. Look for it in charts that feature rubber duck designs or bumblebee patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 1612?
Madeira 1612 is called Sage Green. It's a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #817E00, RGB 129, 126, 0) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 1612?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1612 (Sage Green) is DMC 581 (Moss Green) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 733 (Olive Green medium, 65%) and DMC 470 (Avocado Green light, 54%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 1612?
The closest Madeira threads to 1612 are 1606 Khaki Green Medium (ΔE 3.51), 1607 Khaki Green Dark (ΔE 3.78), and 1411 Forest Green Medium (ΔE 3.95). These are useful substitutes when 1612 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 1612?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 1612 (Sage Green) for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The medium-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 1612 (Sage Green)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1612 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.