0105 — Lemon Very Dark
Yellows family#CEB000
Need details on Madeira 0105? This medium, highly saturated yellow shade (Lemon Very Dark) is hex #CEB000, RGB 206, 176, 0. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 0105
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0105
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 0105
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0105
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 0105 (Lemon Very Dark) 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 2411 (Yellow Plum), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.71). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0105
Madeira threads that pair well with 0105, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira0105 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 0105
Lemon Very Dark (catalog code Madeira 0105) is a medium, highly saturated shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. With a confident and warm quality, this thread works beautifully in daffodils and lemon motifs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0105?
Madeira 0105 is called Lemon Very Dark. It's a medium yellow shade (hex #CEB000, RGB 206, 176, 0) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0105?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0105 (Lemon Very Dark) is DMC 18 (Yellow Plum) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 444 (Lemon dark, 64%) and DMC 17 (Light Yellow Plum, 64%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0105?
The closest Madeira threads to 0105 are 2411 Yellow Plum (ΔE 1.71), 2510 Golden Yellow Dark (ΔE 1.85), and 0113 Yellow Medium (ΔE 3.4). These are useful substitutes when 0105 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0105?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0105 (Lemon Very Dark) for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The medium 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 0105 (Lemon Very Dark)?
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, 0105 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.