Madeira Mouliné

0111 — Yellow Very Light

Yellows family#E5E28A

Madeira 0111 — Yellow Very Light — has hex #E5E28A and RGB 229, 226, 138. This light, vivid 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.

Hex
#E5E28A
RGB
229, 226, 138
HSL
58°, 64%, 72%
Lab
88.4, -11.5, 43.3
Lightness
72%
Light
Saturation
64%
Rich
Hue
58°
Family
Yellows

About Madeira 0111

Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist

Fiber
100% cotton
Strands
6 strands
Sold as
10 m

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0111

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Madeira 0111Yellow Very Light

Similar Madeira Colors to 0111

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

Working with Madeira 0111

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
15.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Blending & gradients

Madeira 0111 (Yellow Very Light) sits a hair from Madeira 0102 (Lemon Light) (ΔE 1.49) — 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 0111

Madeira threads that pair well with 0111, 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

Yellows Family

Madeira0111 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Madeira 0111

Meet Madeira 0111, Yellow Very Light — a vivid, light thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Its tone is gentle and clear, making it a popular choice for sunflowers and highlights. It pairs nicely in designs that call for warm backgrounds or golden accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Madeira 0111 — what color is it?

The color of Madeira 0111 is Yellow Very Light — a light yellow thread (hex #E5E28A, RGB 229, 226, 138). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0111?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 0111 (Yellow Very Light) is DMC 11 (Light Tender Green) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light, 79%) and DMC 15 (Apple Green, 77%).

Which Madeira threads are close to 0111?

The closest Madeira threads to 0111 are 0102 Lemon Light (ΔE 1.49), 2512 Golden Yellow Very Light (ΔE 2.54), and 2207 Gold Very Light (ΔE 3.27). These are useful substitutes when 0111 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Madeira 0111 good for?

Madeira 0111 (Yellow Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 0111.

What fabric color works best with Madeira 0111 (Yellow 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, 0111 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 15.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.