2604 — Nile Green Dark
Yellows family
Looking up Madeira 2604? It's Nile Green Dark, a medium-light yellow shade (#C0BF9E / RGB 192, 191, 158). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2604
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 2604
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2604
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2604
Madeira threads that pair well with 2604, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira 2604 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 2604
Known as Nile Green Dark, Madeira 2604 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Expect a restrained and versatile look that suits rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching canary themes or sunflowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2604 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2604 is Nile Green Dark — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #C0BF9E, RGB 192, 191, 158). It shows up most in stars and honey themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2604?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2604 (Nile Green Dark) is DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium, 71%) and DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 61%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2604?
The closest Madeira threads to 2604 are 1511 Grey Green Very Light (ΔE 8.13), 2405 (ΔE 8.68), and 1605 Khaki Green Light (ΔE 9.7). These are useful substitutes when 2604 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2604 good for?
Madeira 2604 (Nile Green Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring stars, honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils. 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 (Nile Green Dark)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 2604 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.2:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.