1613 — Sage Green Medium
Yellows family#958C00
Looking up Madeira 1613? It's Sage Green Medium, a medium-dark yellow shade (#958C00 / RGB 149, 140, 0). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 1613
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1613
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 1613
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1613
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 1613 (Sage Green Medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Madeira 1606 (Khaki Green Medium) is so near (ΔE 2.81), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1613
Madeira threads that pair well with 1613, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1613 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1613
Madeira 1613 is the floss known as Sage Green Medium: a highly saturated, medium-dark member of the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The shade reads as deep and vivid — a go-to choice for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. It also turns up in patterns built around bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 1613 look like?
Madeira 1613 (Sage Green Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the yellows family with hex #958C00 and RGB 149, 140, 0. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 1613?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1613 (Sage Green Medium) is DMC 733 (Olive Green medium) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 166 (Moss Green medium light, 69%) and DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 58%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 1613?
The closest Madeira threads to 1613 are 1606 Khaki Green Medium (ΔE 2.81), 1610 Sage Green Very Light (ΔE 3.01), and 1611 Sage Green Light (ΔE 4.99). These are useful substitutes when 1613 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 1613?
Reach for Madeira 1613 (Sage Green Medium) when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1613.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 1613 (Sage Green Medium)?
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, 1613 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.