Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light
On screen, Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light reads as a light, rich yellow (#c8aa44). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 729 Old Gold Medium at ΔE 3.9 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 945 Harvest Medium at ΔE 4.1 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light
#c8aa44 · RGB 200, 170, 68
Closest to Madeira 1610 in other brands
- DMC 729 Old Gold Medium ΔE 3.9 close
- Anchor 945 Harvest Medium ΔE 4.1 close
- Perler Sunflower ΔE 7.2 similar
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 7.7 similar
- Artkal S S92 Dandelion ΔE 3.6 close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 7.9 similar
Madeira 1610 color values
| Code | 1610 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sage Green Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #c8aa44 |
| RGB | 200, 170, 68 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 70.5, a* -0.5, b* 54.9 |
| HSL | 46°, 55 %, 53 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 20 of 35 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 70.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 729 Old Gold Medium, ΔE 3.9 |
Madeira 1610 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1610: the best is DMC 729 at ΔE 3.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 729 | Old Gold Medium | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 3820 | Straw Dark | 5.8 | close |
| DMC | 3852 | Straw Very Dark | 6.0 | similar |
| Anchor | 945 | Harvest Medium | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 279 | Olive Green Medium Light | 4.2 | close |
| Anchor | 874 | Saffron Medium | 4.8 | close |
| Perler | Sunflower | code 80-15268 | 7.2 | similar |
| Perler | Rich Butter | code 80-15274 | 9.8 | similar |
| Hama | 14 | Transparent Yellow | 7.7 | similar |
| Hama | 03 | Yellow | 10.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S92 | Dandelion | 3.6 | close |
| Artkal S | S109 | Beige | 4.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 7.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N14 | Yellow | 11.6 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1610
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1610; the nearest, Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale, sits at ΔE 5.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1414 | Avocado Green Pale | #c1b25b | 5.0 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 2510 | Golden Yellow Dark | #c49d4c | 5.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 2206 | Avocado Very Light | #d5ba6e | 6.0 | lighter and more muted |
| 2703 | Yellow Green Light | #c7bd2a | 8.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 2208 | Gold Light | #e5b569 | 8.6 | lighter and more muted |
| 2204 | Old Gold Light | #d09634 | 9.4 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1605 | Khaki Green Light | #a59b59 | 9.5 | darker and more muted |
| 2509 | Golden Yellow Bright | #eaab49 | 9.7 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading Madeira 1610: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira yellow family, L* from 77 to 60.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 2208 | Gold Light | 76.5 |
| 3 lighter | 2206 | Avocado Very Light | 76.3 |
| 2 lighter | 2703 | Yellow Green Light | 75.3 |
| 1 lighter | 1414 | Avocado Green Pale | 72.2 |
| this color | 1610 | Sage Green Very Light | 70.5 |
| 1 darker | 2510 | Golden Yellow Dark | 66.8 |
| 2 darker | 2204 | Old Gold Light | 66.1 |
| 3 darker | 2110 | Avocado Light | 65.5 |
| 4 darker | 1611 | Sage Green Light | 60.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1610
One strand each of Madeira 2012 and Madeira 1410 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1414, ΔE 5.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1610 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2012 Tan Light + 1 × Madeira 1410 Forest Green Light | #c4a843 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Madeira 2509 Golden Yellow Bright + 1 × Madeira 1410 Forest Green Light | #c6aa33 | 2.1 |
| 1 × Madeira 2012 Tan Light + 1 × Madeira 1308 Yellow Green | #cab052 | 2.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1610
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #c8aa44; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (yellow) | 1507 | Fern Green Dark | 4.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | Black | Black | 9.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 2113 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | 4.4:1 |
Stitching with Madeira 1610
Substituting Madeira 1610 takes care: DMC 729 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.9), and Anchor 945 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 4.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1610 is number 20 of 35 in the Madeira yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale and down to Madeira 2510 Golden Yellow Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1610 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.3:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Sunflower (ΔE 7.2), Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 7.7) and Artkal S S92 Dandelion (ΔE 3.6); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1610?
DMC 729 Old Gold Medium is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light (ΔE 3.9, close). Runners-up: DMC 3820 (ΔE 5.8) and DMC 3852 (ΔE 6.0).
What color is Madeira 1610?
Madeira 1610 Sage Green Very Light is a light, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #c8aa44, RGB 200, 170, 68, L* 70.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1610?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale is nearest (ΔE 5.0). From other brands, DMC 729 (ΔE 3.9) or Anchor 945 (ΔE 4.1). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2012 and Madeira 1410 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Madeira 1610 in Perler beads?
Perler Sunflower (#deba0b) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.2 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 7.7).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1610?
Anchor 945 Harvest Medium at ΔE 4.1 (close), then Anchor 279 at ΔE 4.2.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1414 Avocado Green Pale ΔE 5.0
- Madeira 2206 Avocado Very Light ΔE 6.0
- Madeira 2703 Yellow Green Light ΔE 8.2
- Madeira 1605 Khaki Green Light ΔE 9.5
Madeira 1610 in other brands
- Anchor 945 Harvest Medium ΔE 4.1
- Perler Sunflower ΔE 7.2
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 7.7
- Artkal S S92 Dandelion ΔE 3.6
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 7.9