Madeira Mouliné

0107 — Topaz Medium

Oranges family

Madeira 0107 (Topaz Medium) is a medium, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #ECA500 and RGB values 236, 165, 0. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#ECA500
RGB
236, 165, 0
HSL
42°, 100%, 46%
Lab
72.7, 15.9, 76.4
Lightness
46%
Medium
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
42°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0107

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Madeira 0107 Topaz Medium

Similar Madeira Colors to 0107

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Madeira 0107

On white fabric
2.1:1
On dark fabric
9.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
orange

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, Madeira 0107 (Topaz Medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Blending & gradients

Madeira 0107 (Topaz Medium) sits a hair from Madeira 0114 (Yellow Dark) (ΔE 2.09) — 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 0107

Madeira threads that pair well with 0107, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

Madeira 0107 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Madeira 0107

Known as Topaz Medium, Madeira 0107 is a medium, highly saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with golden orange tones. This thread brings a vibrant and steady presence to projects featuring fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies. Look for it in charts that feature persimmon patterns or autumn leaves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Madeira 0107 — what color is it?

The color of Madeira 0107 is Topaz Medium — a medium orange thread (hex #ECA500, RGB 236, 165, 0). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0107?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 0107 (Topaz Medium) is DMC 728 (Golden Yellow) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 972 (Canary deep, 76%) and DMC 3821 (Straw, 73%).

Which Madeira threads are close to 0107?

The closest Madeira threads to 0107 are 0114 Yellow Dark (ΔE 2.09), 2411 (ΔE 6.03), and 0106 Canary Yellow Bright (ΔE 6.82). These are useful substitutes when 0107 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Madeira 0107 good for?

Madeira 0107 (Topaz Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. 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 0107.

What fabric color works best with Madeira 0107 (Topaz 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, 0107 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.