0102 — Lemon Light
Yellows family
Madeira 0102 (Lemon Light) is a light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex code #FDFBAD and RGB values 253, 251, 173. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0102
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0102
Madeira threads that pair well with 0102, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira 0102 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 0102
A light, highly saturated entry in the yellows family, Madeira 0102 carries the name Lemon Light with sunny yellow 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 #FDFBAD, RGB 253, 251, 173) 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 3078 (Golden Yellow very light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale, 68%) and DMC 445 (Lemon light, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0102?
The closest Madeira threads to 0102 are 2511 Golden Yellow Light (ΔE 4.93), 0112 Yellow Light (ΔE 5.36), and 0103 Lemon Medium (ΔE 6.48). 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 1.1:1 on white fabric and 19.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.