0108 — Topaz Light
Yellows family
Looking up Madeira 0108? It's Topaz Light, a medium yellow shade (#F4D007 / RGB 244, 208, 7). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0108
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 0108
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0108
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 0108 (Topaz 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0104 (Lemon Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.62). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0108
Madeira threads that pair well with 0108, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira 0108 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 0108
A medium, highly saturated entry in the yellows family, Madeira 0108 carries the name Topaz Light with warm gold tones. The shade reads as confident and warm — a go-to choice for bumblebee patterns and canary themes. It also turns up in patterns built around sunflowers and highlights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0108?
Madeira 0108 is called Topaz Light. It's a medium yellow shade (hex #F4D007, RGB 244, 208, 7) in the yellows family, commonly used for honey themes, wheat fields, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0108?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0108 (Topaz Light) is DMC 973 (Canary bright) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 307 (Lemon, 83%) and DMC 726 (Topaz light, 80%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0108?
The closest Madeira threads to 0108 are 0104 Lemon Dark (ΔE 1.62), 0105 Lemon Very Dark (ΔE 2.48), and 0109 Topaz Very Light (ΔE 3.35). These are useful substitutes when 0108 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0108?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0108 (Topaz Light) for charts featuring honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs. 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 0108 (Topaz 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, 0108 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.