0101 — Lemon Very Light
Yellows family#EAE8BF
Below: Madeira 0101 (Lemon Very Light), a light, vivid yellow shade with hex #EAE8BF and RGB 234, 232, 191. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 0101
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0101
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
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.
Madeira 0101 (Lemon Very Light) sits a hair from Madeira 2101 (Cream) (ΔE 1.92) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0101
Madeira threads that pair well with 0101, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira0101 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 0101
Known as Lemon Very Light, Madeira 0101 is a light, vivid shade sitting in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The gentle and clear 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 light yellow thread (hex #EAE8BF, RGB 234, 232, 191). 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 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale, 69%) and DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 68%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0101?
The closest Madeira threads to 0101 are 2101 Cream (ΔE 1.92), 1309 Pistachio Green Very Light (ΔE 6.76), and 9999 Ecru (ΔE 7.01). 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 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.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0101 (Lemon Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 0101 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.