1614 — Sage Green Dark
Yellows family#554A00
Madeira 1614 — Sage Green Dark — has hex #554A00 and RGB 85, 74, 0. This dark, highly saturated yellow thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 1614
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 1614
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 1614
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 1614
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 1614 (Sage Green Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 1614
Madeira threads that pair well with 1614, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira1614 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 1614
Known as Sage Green Dark, Madeira 1614 is a dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. It has a dramatic and vivid feel that suits rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with canary themes or sunflowers for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 1614 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 1614 is Sage Green Dark — a dark yellow thread (hex #554A00, RGB 85, 74, 0). It shows up most in stars and honey themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1614?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 1614 (Sage Green Dark) is DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 731 (Olive Green Dark, 70%) and DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 67%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 1614?
The closest Madeira threads to 1614 are 1505 Fern Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 4), 1506 Fern Green Very Dark (ΔE 9.33), and 2113 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark (ΔE 9.76). These are useful substitutes when 1614 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 1614 good for?
Madeira 1614 (Sage Green Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring stars, honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1614.
Is Madeira 1614 (Sage Green Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1614 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.