0112 — Yellow Light
Yellows family
Need details on Madeira 0112? This light, highly saturated yellow shade (Yellow Light) is hex #F9EB8C, RGB 249, 235, 140. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0112
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 0112
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 0112
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 0112 (Yellow 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 0110 (Topaz Ultra Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.49). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 0112
Madeira threads that pair well with 0112, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira 0112 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 0112
Yellow Light (catalog code Madeira 0112) is a light, highly saturated shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. With a fresh and easy quality, this thread works beautifully in highlights and warm backgrounds. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring golden accents and stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 0112?
Madeira 0112 is called Yellow Light. It's a light yellow shade (hex #F9EB8C, RGB 249, 235, 140) in the yellows family, commonly used for lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 0112?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 0112 (Yellow Light) is DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 727 (Topaz very light, 78%) and DMC 11 (Light Tender Green, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 0112?
The closest Madeira threads to 0112 are 0110 Topaz Ultra Very Light (ΔE 2.49), 0103 Lemon Medium (ΔE 2.94), and 0102 Lemon Light (ΔE 5.36). These are useful substitutes when 0112 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 0112?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 0112 (Yellow Light) for charts featuring lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes. The light 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 0112 (Yellow 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, 0112 has a contrast ratio of about 1.2:1 on white fabric and 17.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.