2401 — White
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Madeira 2401 (White) is a very light, subdued white shade with hex code #FFFFFF and RGB values 255, 255, 255. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2401
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2401
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 2401
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2401
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 2401 (White) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
Madeira 2401 (White) sits a hair from Madeira 9998 (White) (ΔE 0) — 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 2401
Madeira threads that pair well with 2401, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Whites Family
Madeira2401 in context with nearby shades from the whites color family.
About Madeira 2401
Meet Madeira 2401, White — a subdued, very light thread in the whites family. Its soft and quiet presence shines in snow and highlights alike. Pull this thread for light backgrounds or lacework details when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2401 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2401 is White — a very light white thread (hex #FFFFFF, RGB 255, 255, 255). It shows up most in dove designs and polar bear motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2401?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2401 (White) is DMC BLANC (White) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC B5200 (Snow White, 86%) and DMC 3865 (Winter White, 80%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2401?
The closest Madeira threads to 2401 are 9998 White (ΔE 0), 2402 Arctic White (ΔE 3.88), and 2403 Cream White (ΔE 4.32). These are useful substitutes when 2401 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2401 good for?
Madeira 2401 (White) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dove designs, polar bear motifs, pearl accents, cotton patterns. 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 2401.
Can Madeira 2401 (White) be used for highlights?
2401 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.