2101 — Cream
Oranges family
Need details on Madeira 2101? This very light, highly saturated orange shade (Cream) is hex #FFF4E0, RGB 255, 244, 224. 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 2101
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 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.
Reach for Madeira 2101 (Cream) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2101
Madeira threads that pair well with 2101, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2101 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2101
Known as Cream, Madeira 2101 is a very light, highly saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with golden orange tones. With a crisp and delicate quality, this thread works beautifully in fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring persimmon patterns and autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2101 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2101 is Cream — a very light orange thread (hex #FFF4E0, RGB 255, 244, 224). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2101?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2101 (Cream) is DMC 712 (Cream) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC ECRU (Ecru, 74%) and DMC 3770 (Tawny very light, 70%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2101?
The closest Madeira threads to 2101 are 9999 Ecru (ΔE 4.03), 1908 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.46), and 2404 (ΔE 4.69). 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 pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its very 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.
Can Madeira 2101 (Cream) be used for highlights?
Yes — pale shades like 2101 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.