0103 — Lemon Medium
Yellows family#BDBB1E
Looking up Madeira 0103? It's Lemon Medium, a medium yellow shade (#BDBB1E / RGB 189, 187, 30). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 0103
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0103
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 0103
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0103
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 0103 (Lemon Medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0103
Madeira threads that pair well with 0103, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira0103 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 0103
Madeira 0103 (Lemon Medium) is a medium, vivid shade in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Expect a rich and lively look that suits honey themes, wheat fields, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching daffodils or lemon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0103 look like?
Madeira 0103 (Lemon Medium) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #BDBB1E and RGB 189, 187, 30. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0103?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0103 (Lemon Medium) is DMC 3819 (Moss Green light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 17 (Light Yellow Plum, 71%) and DMC 12 (Tender Green, 67%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0103?
The closest Madeira threads to 0103 are 2703 Yellow Green Light (ΔE 3.53), 1501 Avocado Green Very Light (ΔE 4.23), and 1605 Khaki Green Light (ΔE 5.71). These are useful substitutes when 0103 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0103?
Reach for Madeira 0103 (Lemon Medium) when your project calls for sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0103.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0103 (Lemon Medium)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 0103 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.