2604 — Baby Green Medium
Greens family#97B486
Looking up Madeira 2604? It's Baby Green Medium, a medium-light green shade (#97B486 / RGB 151, 180, 134). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 2604
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2604
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 2604
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2604
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2604
Madeira threads that pair well with 2604, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Madeira2604 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Madeira 2604
Known as Baby Green Medium, Madeira 2604 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Expect a restrained and versatile look that suits frog patterns, moss textures, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching avocado themes or foliage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2604 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2604 is Baby Green Medium — a medium-light green thread (hex #97B486, RGB 151, 180, 134). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2604?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2604 (Baby Green Medium) is DMC 966 (Baby Green medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 13 (Medium Light Nile Green, 74%) and DMC 368 (Pistachio Green light, 70%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2604?
The closest Madeira threads to 2604 are 1702 Sea Foam Green (ΔE 3.87), 1701 Sea Foam Green Light (ΔE 4.22), and 1310 Pistachio Green Light (ΔE 4.54). These are useful substitutes when 2604 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2604 good for?
Madeira 2604 (Baby Green Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2604.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2604 (Baby 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, 2604 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.2:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.