Madeira Mouliné

0114 — Yellow Dark

Oranges family

Madeira 0114 (Yellow Dark) is a medium, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #F3A618 and RGB values 243, 166, 24. 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
#F3A618
RGB
243, 166, 24
HSL
39°, 90%, 52%
Lab
73.8, 18.6, 74.2
Lightness
52%
Medium
Saturation
90%
Vivid
Hue
39°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 0114

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

Madeira 0114 Yellow Dark

Similar Madeira Colors to 0114

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

Working with Madeira 0114

On white fabric
2:1
On dark fabric
10.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
amber

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 0114 (Yellow Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Blending & gradients

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

Madeira threads that pair well with 0114, 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 0114 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Madeira 0114

Known as Yellow Dark, Madeira 0114 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 seasonal designs or pumpkins. Look for it in charts that feature marigolds or fall wreaths.

Frequently Asked Questions

Madeira 0114 — what color is it?

The color of Madeira 0114 is Yellow Dark — a medium orange thread (hex #F3A618, RGB 243, 166, 24). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.

What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 0114?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 0114 (Yellow Dark) is DMC 972 (Canary deep) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 728 (Golden Yellow, 85%) and DMC 742 (Tangerine light, 82%).

Which Madeira threads are close to 0114?

The closest Madeira threads to 0114 are 0107 Topaz Medium (ΔE 2.09), 2509 Golden Yellow Bright (ΔE 6.4), and 2411 (ΔE 6.88). These are useful substitutes when 0114 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Madeira 0114 good for?

Madeira 0114 (Yellow Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. 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 0114.

What fabric color works best with Madeira 0114 (Yellow Dark)?

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, 0114 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.