Madeira 1603 Laurel Green Light
On screen, Madeira 1603 Laurel Green Light reads as a medium, rich green (#90a659). The closest DMC thread is DMC 470 Avocado Green Light, very close at ΔE 2.8; in Anchor, use Anchor 265 Avocado Light (ΔE 4.3, close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1603 Laurel Green Light
#90a659 · RGB 144, 166, 89
Closest to Madeira 1603 in other brands
- DMC 470 Avocado Green Light ΔE 2.8 very close
- Anchor 265 Avocado Light ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Fern ΔE 8.3 similar
- Hama 115 Bright Green ΔE 8.9 similar
- Artkal S S21 Pastel Green ΔE 6.5 similar
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 12.0 loose
Madeira 1603 color values
| Code | 1603 |
|---|---|
| Name | Laurel Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #90a659 |
| RGB | 144, 166, 89 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 64.9, a* -20.3, b* 37.2 |
| HSL | 77°, 30 %, 50 % |
| Color family | Green, 12 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 64.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 470 Avocado Green Light, ΔE 2.8 |
Madeira 1603 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1603: the best is DMC 470 at ΔE 2.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 470 | Avocado Green Light | 2.8 | very close |
| DMC | 3012 | Khaki Green Medium | 5.8 | close |
| DMC | 3364 | Pine Green | 6.0 | similar |
| Anchor | 265 | Avocado Light | 4.3 | close |
| Anchor | 260 | Loden Green Light | 5.4 | close |
| Anchor | 242 | Grass Green Medium Light | 6.7 | similar |
| Perler | Fern | code 80-15219 | 8.3 | similar |
| Perler | Kiwi Lime | code 80-19061 | 9.9 | similar |
| Hama | 115 | Bright Green | 8.9 | similar |
| Hama | 110 | Matcha | 10.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S21 | Pastel Green | 6.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S114 | Light Greengray | 8.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N22 | Lime | 12.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 12.4 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1603
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1603; the nearest, Madeira 1401 Green Very Light, sits at ΔE 5.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1401 | Green Very Light | #93af73 | 5.0 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1502 | Avocado Green Light | #859932 | 6.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 1409 | Forest Green Very Light | #b2b96b | 7.4 | lighter |
| 1308 | Yellow Green | #a5b843 | 8.0 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1503 | Avocado Green Medium Light | #7b8f32 | 8.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 1604 | Laurel Green Very Light | #afbb83 | 8.3 | lighter and more muted |
| 1605 | Khaki Green Light | #a59b59 | 9.1 | more muted |
| 1501 | Avocado Green Very Light | #b9c367 | 9.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1603: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 74 to 56.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1604 | Laurel Green Very Light | 73.7 |
| 3 lighter | 1409 | Forest Green Very Light | 73.0 |
| 2 lighter | 1308 | Yellow Green | 71.3 |
| 1 lighter | 1401 | Green Very Light | 68.1 |
| this color | 1603 | Laurel Green Light | 64.9 |
| 1 darker | 1502 | Avocado Green Light | 59.9 |
| 2 darker | 1411 | Forest Green Medium | 56.2 |
| 3 darker | 1503 | Avocado Green Medium Light | 56.2 |
| 4 darker | 1412 | Forest Green Dark | 55.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1603
One strand each of Madeira 1308 and Madeira 1310 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1401, ΔE 5.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1603 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1308 Yellow Green + 1 × Madeira 1310 Pistachio Green Light | #8fa55b | 0.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1401 Green Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1502 Avocado Green Light | #8ca45a | 1.1 |
| 1 × Madeira 1604 Laurel Green Very Light + 1 × Madeira 1411 Forest Green Medium | #95a85f | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1603
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #90a659; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Madeira 1603
DMC 470 is the practical DMC substitute for Madeira 1603. It is a little lighter and more saturated, a ΔE of 2.8 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Madeira 1603 is number 12 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1401 Green Very Light and down to Madeira 1502 Avocado Green Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1603 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 7.8:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Fern (ΔE 8.3), Hama 115 Bright Green (ΔE 8.9) and Artkal S S21 Pastel Green (ΔE 6.5); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1603?
DMC 470 Avocado Green Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1603 Laurel Green Light (ΔE 2.8, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3012 (ΔE 5.8) and DMC 3364 (ΔE 6.0).
What color is Madeira 1603?
Madeira 1603 Laurel Green Light is a medium, rich green in the green family: hex #90a659, RGB 144, 166, 89, L* 64.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1603?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1401 Green Very Light is nearest (ΔE 5.0). From other brands, DMC 470 (ΔE 2.8) or Anchor 265 (ΔE 4.3). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1308 and Madeira 1310 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Madeira 1603 in Perler beads?
Perler Fern (#7f971a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 115 Bright Green (ΔE 8.9).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1603?
Anchor 265 Avocado Light at ΔE 4.3 (close), then Anchor 260 at ΔE 5.4.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1308 Yellow Green ΔE 8.0
- Madeira 1605 Khaki Green Light ΔE 9.1
- Madeira 1501 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 9.7
Madeira 1603 in other brands
- DMC 470 Avocado Green Light ΔE 2.8
- Perler Fern ΔE 8.3
- Hama 115 Bright Green ΔE 8.9
- Artkal S S21 Pastel Green ΔE 6.5
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 12.0