0101 — Lemon Very Light
Yellows family
Below: Madeira 0101 (Lemon Very Light), a very light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex #FFFFD9 and RGB 255, 255, 217. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0101
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 0101
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0101
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Reach for Madeira 0101 (Lemon Very Light) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0101
Madeira threads that pair well with 0101, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira 0101 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 0101
Known as Lemon Very Light, Madeira 0101 is a very light, highly saturated shade sitting in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The crisp and delicate mood of this color makes it a natural fit for golden accents and stars. Expect to see it used in honey themes and wheat fields across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0101 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0101 is Lemon Very Light — a very light yellow thread (hex #FFFFD9, RGB 255, 255, 217). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0101?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0101 (Lemon Very Light) is DMC 746 (Off White) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale, 61%) and DMC 712 (Cream, 57%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0101?
The closest Madeira threads to 0101 are 0111 Yellow Very Light (ΔE 3.73), 2511 Golden Yellow Light (ΔE 7.37), and 9999 Ecru (ΔE 8.42). These are useful substitutes when 0101 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0101 good for?
Madeira 0101 (Lemon Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0101.
Can Madeira 0101 (Lemon Very Light) be used for highlights?
Yes — pale shades like 0101 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.