0104 — Lemon Dark
Yellows family#F0D300
Madeira 0104 — Lemon Dark — has hex #F0D300 and RGB 240, 211, 0. This medium, highly saturated yellow thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 0104
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0104
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 0104
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0104
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Madeira 0104 (Lemon Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Madeira 0104 (Lemon Dark) sits a hair from Madeira 0108 (Topaz Light) (ΔE 1.76) — 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 0104
Madeira threads that pair well with 0104, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira0104 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 0104
Meet Madeira 0104, Lemon Dark — a highly saturated, medium thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its tone is vibrant and steady, making it a popular choice for wheat fields and daffodils. It pairs nicely in designs that call for lemon motifs or rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 0104 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 0104 is Lemon Dark — a medium yellow thread (hex #F0D300, RGB 240, 211, 0). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0104?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0104 (Lemon Dark) is DMC 307 (Lemon) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 973 (Canary bright, 77%) and DMC 726 (Topaz light, 74%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 0104?
The closest Madeira threads to 0104 are 0108 Topaz Light (ΔE 1.76), 0109 Topaz Very Light (ΔE 2.7), and 0106 Canary Yellow Bright (ΔE 6.58). These are useful substitutes when 0104 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 0104 good for?
Madeira 0104 (Lemon Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0104.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0104 (Lemon Dark)?
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, 0104 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.