Madeira 1608 Green Dark
Madeira 1608 Green Dark is a dark, rich yellow with the screen hex #616500. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 937 Avocado Green Medium at ΔE 7.9 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark at ΔE 5.2 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1608 Green Dark
#616500 · RGB 97, 101, 0
Closest to Madeira 1608 in other brands
- DMC 937 Avocado Green Medium ΔE 7.9 similar
- Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark ΔE 5.2 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 6.3 similar
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 9.2 similar
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 9.0 similar
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 18.1 loose
Madeira 1608 color values
| Code | 1608 |
|---|---|
| Name | Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #616500 |
| RGB | 97, 101, 0 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 41.0, a* -12.9, b* 47.5 |
| HSL | 62°, 100 %, 20 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 33 of 35 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 41.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 937 Avocado Green Medium, ΔE 7.9 |
Madeira 1608 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1608: the best is Anchor 924 at ΔE 5.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 937 | Avocado Green Medium | 7.9 | similar |
| DMC | 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | 9.7 | similar |
| DMC | 904 | Parrot Green Very Dark | 10.1 | loose |
| Anchor | 924 | Olive Green Very Dark | 5.2 | close |
| Anchor | 845 | Fern Green Medium Dark | 6.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 267 | Avocado Medium | 7.5 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 6.3 | similar |
| Perler | Fern | code 80-15219 | 18.7 | loose |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 9.2 | similar |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 14.5 | loose |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 9.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S117 | Sage Green | 12.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 18.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 22.1 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1608
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1608; the nearest, Madeira 1408 Hunter Green Light, sits at ΔE 4.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1408 | Hunter Green Light | #596917 | 4.5 | slightly more muted |
| 1504 | Avocado Green Medium | #5b6f13 | 5.5 | a little lighter |
| 1612 | Sage Green | #736200 | 7.0 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1613 | Sage Green Medium | #7e6d00 | 8.2 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 2112 | Avocado Dark | #76611f | 9.3 | more muted |
| 1602 | Laurel Green Medium | #51672f | 9.4 | more muted |
| 1607 | Khaki Green Dark | #6c5d2b | 9.4 | more muted |
| 1407 | Hunter Green | #446917 | 9.6 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
Shading Madeira 1608: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 2 darker steps from the Madeira yellow family, L* from 53 to 26.
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1608
One strand each of Madeira 1613 and Madeira 1406 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1408, ΔE 4.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1608 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1613 Sage Green Medium + 1 × Madeira 1406 Hunter Green Medium | #61660e | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 1612 Sage Green + 1 × Madeira 1407 Hunter Green | #5f660e | 1.6 |
| 1 × Madeira 1408 Hunter Green Light + 1 × Madeira 1612 Sage Green | #67660e | 1.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1608
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #616500; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Madeira 1608
Substituting Madeira 1608 takes care: DMC 937 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 7.9), and Anchor 924 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 5.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1608 is number 33 of 35 in the Madeira yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 2201 Old Gold Dark and down to Madeira 1508 Fern Green Medium. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1608 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.2:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 6.3), Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 9.2) and Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green (ΔE 9.0); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1608?
DMC 937 Avocado Green Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1608 Green Dark (ΔE 7.9, similar). Runners-up: DMC 936 (ΔE 9.7) and DMC 904 (ΔE 10.1).
What color is Madeira 1608?
Madeira 1608 Green Dark is a dark, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #616500, RGB 97, 101, 0, L* 41.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1608?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1408 Hunter Green Light is nearest (ΔE 4.5). From other brands, DMC 937 (ΔE 7.9) or Anchor 924 (ΔE 5.2). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1613 and Madeira 1406 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is Madeira 1608 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 9.2).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1608?
Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark at ΔE 5.2 (close), then Anchor 845 at ΔE 6.4.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1608 in other brands
- Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark ΔE 5.2
- Perler Olive ΔE 6.3
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 9.2
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 9.0
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 18.1