Madeira 1613 Sage Green Medium
Madeira 1613 Sage Green Medium (#7e6d00) is a medium, rich yellow. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark at ΔE 6.9 (similar), while Anchor offers Anchor 844 Fern Green Medium at ΔE 6.0 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 1613 Sage Green Medium
#7e6d00 · RGB 126, 109, 0
Closest to Madeira 1613 in other brands
- DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark ΔE 6.9 similar
- Anchor 844 Fern Green Medium ΔE 6.0 close
- Perler Olive ΔE 9.9 similar
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 12.6 loose
- Artkal S S112 Oaktree Brown ΔE 9.0 similar
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 19.0 loose
Madeira 1613 color values
| Code | 1613 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sage Green Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #7e6d00 |
| RGB | 126, 109, 0 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 46.1, a* -3.3, b* 52.5 |
| HSL | 52°, 100 %, 25 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 31 of 35 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 46.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark, ΔE 6.9 |
Madeira 1613 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 1613: the best is Anchor 844 at ΔE 6.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 730 | Olive Green Very Dark | 6.9 | similar |
| DMC | 830 | Golden Olive Dark | 10.9 | loose |
| DMC | 731 | Olive Green Dark | 11.6 | loose |
| Anchor | 844 | Fern Green Medium | 6.0 | close |
| Anchor | 856 | Turf Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| Anchor | 281 | Olive Green Dark | 6.4 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 9.9 | similar |
| Perler | Fern | code 80-15219 | 17.3 | loose |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 12.6 | loose |
| Hama | 110 | Matcha | 15.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S112 | Oaktree Brown | 9.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S111 | Caffe Latté | 9.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N05 | Caramel | 19.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N20 | Light Brown | 22.1 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 1613
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 1613; the nearest, Madeira 1612 Sage Green, sits at ΔE 4.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1612 | Sage Green | #736200 | 4.2 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 2112 | Avocado Dark | #76611f | 6.4 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1606 | Khaki Green Medium | #817735 | 6.5 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 2202 | Old Gold Medium | #9b7600 | 8.1 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1608 | Green Dark | #616500 | 8.2 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 1607 | Khaki Green Dark | #6c5d2b | 9.6 | darker and more muted |
| 2201 | Old Gold Dark | #916100 | 10.9 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 2111 | Avocado Medium | #a0813f | 11.6 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Madeira 1613: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira yellow family, L* from 60 to 26.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1611 | Sage Green Light | 60.3 |
| 3 lighter | 1609 | Green Medium | 59.0 |
| 2 lighter | 1509 | Fern Green Light | 52.9 |
| 1 lighter | 2202 | Old Gold Medium | 51.8 |
| this color | 1613 | Sage Green Medium | 46.1 |
| 1 darker | 2201 | Old Gold Dark | 45.0 |
| 2 darker | 1608 | Green Dark | 41.0 |
| 3 darker | 1508 | Fern Green Medium | 27.8 |
| 4 darker | 1507 | Fern Green Dark | 25.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 1613
One strand each of Madeira 2202 and Madeira 1608 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 1612, ΔE 4.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 1613 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium + 1 × Madeira 1608 Green Dark | #826e00 | 1.2 |
| 1 × Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium + 1 × Madeira 1408 Hunter Green Light | #7f700e | 1.4 |
| 1 × Madeira 2201 Old Gold Dark + 1 × Madeira 1504 Avocado Green Medium | #7a680b | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 1613
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #7e6d00; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with Madeira 1613
Substituting Madeira 1613 takes care: DMC 730 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 6.9), and Anchor 844 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 6.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 1613 is number 31 of 35 in the Madeira yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium and down to Madeira 2201 Old Gold Dark. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 1613 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.2:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 9.9), Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 12.6) and Artkal S S112 Oaktree Brown (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 1613?
DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Madeira 1613 Sage Green Medium (ΔE 6.9, similar). Runners-up: DMC 830 (ΔE 10.9) and DMC 731 (ΔE 11.6).
What color is Madeira 1613?
Madeira 1613 Sage Green Medium is a medium, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #7e6d00, RGB 126, 109, 0, L* 46.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 1613?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 1612 Sage Green is nearest (ΔE 4.2). From other brands, DMC 730 (ΔE 6.9) or Anchor 844 (ΔE 6.0). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 2202 and Madeira 1608 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is Madeira 1613 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 12.6).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 1613?
Anchor 844 Fern Green Medium at ΔE 6.0 (close), then Anchor 856 at ΔE 6.1.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira 1606 Khaki Green Medium ΔE 6.5
- Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium ΔE 8.1
- Madeira 1608 Green Dark ΔE 8.2
- Madeira 2201 Old Gold Dark ΔE 10.9
Madeira 1613 in other brands
- DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark ΔE 6.9
- Perler Olive ΔE 9.9
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 12.6
- Artkal S S112 Oaktree Brown ΔE 9.0
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 19.0