2402 — Arctic White
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Looking up Madeira 2402? It's Arctic White, a very light white shade (#FFFEF6 / RGB 255, 254, 246). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 2402
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2402
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
Crescent Colors
Similar Madeira Colors to 2402
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2402
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Pale shades like Madeira 2402 (Arctic White) do the quiet work in a chart — snow, cloud, lace, and catchlight highlights, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 2403 (Cream White), is barely a step away (ΔE 0.45). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2402
Madeira threads that pair well with 2402, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Whites Family
Madeira2402 in context with nearby shades from the whites color family.
About Madeira 2402
Arctic White (catalog code Madeira 2402) is a very light, highly saturated shade from the whites family. Expect a fresh and luminous look that suits highlights, light backgrounds, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching lacework details or cloud motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2402?
Madeira 2402 is called Arctic White. It's a very light white shade (hex #FFFEF6, RGB 255, 254, 246) in the whites family, commonly used for polar bear motifs, pearl accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2402?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2402 (Arctic White) is DMC 3865 (Winter White) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC BLANC (White, 81%) and DMC B5200 (Snow White, 67%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2402?
The closest Madeira threads to 2402 are 2403 Cream White (ΔE 0.45), 9998 White (ΔE 3.88), and 2401 White (ΔE 3.88). These are useful substitutes when 2402 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2402?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2402 (Arctic White) for charts featuring polar bear motifs, pearl accents, cotton patterns, lily blooms. The very light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Can Madeira 2402 (Arctic White) be used for highlights?
Yes — pale shades like 2402 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.