Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium
Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium is a dark, rich green with the screen hex #51672f. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 987 Forest Green Dark at ΔE 4.4 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium at ΔE 3.2 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium
#51672f · RGB 81, 103, 47
Closest to Madeira 1602 in other brands
- DMC 987 Forest Green Dark ΔE 4.4 close
- Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium ΔE 3.2 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 6.6 similar
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 6.4 similar
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 2.9 very close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 10.7 loose
Madeira 1602 color values
| Code | 1602 |
|---|---|
| Name | Laurel Green Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #51672f |
| RGB | 81, 103, 47 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.7, a* -18.4, b* 28.7 |
| HSL | 84°, 37 %, 29 % |
| Color family | Green, 36 of 54 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 987 Forest Green Dark, ΔE 4.4 |
Madeira 1602 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1602: the best is Anchor 262 at ΔE 3.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 987 | Forest Green Dark | 4.4 | close |
| DMC | 937 | Avocado Green Medium | 4.9 | close |
| DMC | 936 | Avocado Green Very Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Anchor | 262 | Loden Green Medium | 3.2 | close |
| Anchor | 267 | Avocado Medium | 4.9 | close |
| Anchor | 268 | Avocado Medium Dark | 6.2 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Green | code 80-19010 | 14.1 | loose |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 6.4 | similar |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 7.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S118 | Pinetree Green | 2.9 | very close |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 7.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 10.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 15.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1602
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1602; the nearest, Madeira 1407 Hunter Green, sits at ΔE 4.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1407 | Hunter Green | #446917 | 4.9 | more saturated |
| 1408 | Hunter Green Light | #596917 | 5.6 | more saturated |
| 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | #3c5c2f | 6.0 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1403 | Green | #3a6911 | 6.3 | more saturated |
| 1504 | Avocado Green Medium | #5b6f13 | 6.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | #2f5e17 | 7.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 2603 | Nile Green Light | #3f5934 | 7.1 | darker and more muted |
| 1311 | Pistachio Green Medium | #546e4d | 7.2 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading Madeira 1602: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira green family, L* from 47 to 35.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1413 | Forest Green Very Dark | 47.2 |
| 3 lighter | 1504 | Avocado Green Medium | 43.7 |
| 2 lighter | 1311 | Pistachio Green Medium | 43.6 |
| 1 lighter | 1408 | Hunter Green Light | 41.7 |
| this color | 1602 | Laurel Green Medium | 40.7 |
| 1 darker | 1403 | Green | 39.7 |
| 2 darker | 1601 | Laurel Green Dark | 35.6 |
| 3 darker | 1406 | Hunter Green Medium | 35.3 |
| 4 darker | 2603 | Nile Green Light | 34.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1602
One strand each of Madeira 1206 and Madeira 1607 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1407, ΔE 4.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1602 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 1206 Jade Dark + 1 × Madeira 1607 Khaki Green Dark | #4f6530 | 1.0 |
| 1 × Madeira 1214 Leaf Green Very Dark + 1 × Madeira 1607 Khaki Green Dark | #516734 | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 1504 Avocado Green Medium + 1 × Madeira 2603 Nile Green Light | #4e6527 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1602
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #51672f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (green) | 1208 | Jade Light | 4.7:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 2403 | Winter White | 6.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | 4.4:1 |
How to use Madeira 1602
Substituting Madeira 1602 takes care: DMC 987 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.4), and Anchor 262 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 3.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1602 is number 36 of 54 in the Madeira green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 1408 Hunter Green Light and down to Madeira 1403 Green. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1602 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 6.6), Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 6.4) and Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green (ΔE 2.9); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 1602?
DMC 987 Forest Green Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium (ΔE 4.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 937 (ΔE 4.9) and DMC 936 (ΔE 5.4).
What color is Madeira 1602?
Madeira 1602 Laurel Green Medium is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #51672f, RGB 81, 103, 47, L* 40.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1602?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1407 Hunter Green is nearest (ΔE 4.9). From other brands, DMC 987 (ΔE 4.4) or Anchor 262 (ΔE 3.2). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 1206 and Madeira 1607 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is Madeira 1602 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.6 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 6.4).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1602?
Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium at ΔE 3.2 (close), then Anchor 267 at ΔE 4.9.
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Nearest Madeira colors
Madeira 1602 in other brands
- Perler Olive ΔE 6.6
- Hama 102 Forest Green ΔE 6.4
- Artkal S S118 Pinetree Green ΔE 2.9
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 10.7