0109 — Topaz Very Light
Yellows family#E8C800
Madeira 0109 — Topaz Very Light — has hex #E8C800 and RGB 232, 200, 0. This medium, highly saturated yellow thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 0109
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0109
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 0109
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0109
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Madeira 0109 (Topaz Very Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Madeira 0104 (Lemon Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.7), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0109
Madeira threads that pair well with 0109, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira0109 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 0109
Madeira 0109 (Topaz Very Light) is a medium, highly saturated shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. It has a rich and lively feel that suits canary themes and sunflowers particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with highlights or warm backgrounds for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 0109 look like?
Madeira 0109 (Topaz Very Light) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #E8C800 and RGB 232, 200, 0. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring wheat fields and daffodils.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 0109?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0109 (Topaz Very Light) is DMC 973 (Canary bright) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 307 (Lemon, 74%) and DMC 726 (Topaz light, 74%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 0109?
The closest Madeira threads to 0109 are 0104 Lemon Dark (ΔE 2.7), 0108 Topaz Light (ΔE 3.18), and 0106 Canary Yellow Bright (ΔE 4.77). These are useful substitutes when 0109 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 0109?
Reach for Madeira 0109 (Topaz Very Light) when your project calls for wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 0109.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 0109 (Topaz Very 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, 0109 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.