0102 — Lemon Light
Yellows family#ECE48C
Madeira 0102 (Lemon Light) is a light, vivid yellow shade with hex code #ECE48C and RGB values 236, 228, 140. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0102
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0102
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 0102
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0102
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 0102 (Lemon Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0111 (Yellow Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.49). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0102
Madeira threads that pair well with 0102, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira0102 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 0102
A light, vivid entry in the yellows family, Madeira 0102 carries the name Lemon Light with warm gold tones. Its fresh and easy presence shines in stars and honey themes alike. Pull this thread for wheat fields or daffodils when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0102?
Madeira 0102 is called Lemon Light. It's a light yellow shade (hex #ECE48C, RGB 236, 228, 140) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0102?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0102 (Lemon Light) is DMC 11 (Light Tender Green) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light, 86%) and DMC 445 (Lemon light, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0102?
The closest Madeira threads to 0102 are 0111 Yellow Very Light (ΔE 1.49), 2512 Golden Yellow Very Light (ΔE 1.61), and 2207 Gold Very Light (ΔE 3.18). These are useful substitutes when 0102 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0102?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0102 (Lemon Light) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0102 (Lemon 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, 0102 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.