2101 — Cream
Yellows family#EAEABA
Need details on Madeira 2101? This light, vivid yellow shade (Cream) is hex #EAEABA, RGB 234, 234, 186. 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.
About Madeira 2101
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2101
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 2101
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2101
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 2101 (Cream) sits a hair from Madeira 0101 (Lemon Very Light) (ΔE 1.92) — 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 2101
Madeira threads that pair well with 2101, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira2101 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 2101
Known as Cream, Madeira 2101 is a light, vivid shade sitting in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. With a gentle and clear quality, this thread works beautifully in rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring canary themes and sunflowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2101 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2101 is Cream — a light yellow thread (hex #EAEABA, RGB 234, 234, 186). It shows up most in stars and honey themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2101?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2101 (Cream) is DMC 746 (Off White) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale, 71%) and DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green, 66%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2101?
The closest Madeira threads to 2101 are 0101 Lemon Very Light (ΔE 1.92), 1309 Pistachio Green Very Light (ΔE 5.43), and 2511 Golden Yellow Light (ΔE 5.92). These are useful substitutes when 2101 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2101 good for?
Madeira 2101 (Cream) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring stars, honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils. 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 2101.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2101 (Cream)?
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, 2101 has a contrast ratio of about 1.2:1 on white fabric and 17:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.