2512 — Golden Yellow Very Light
Yellows family#EEE495
Need details on Madeira 2512? This light, vivid yellow shade (Golden Yellow Very Light) is hex #EEE495, RGB 238, 228, 149. 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 2512
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2512
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 2512
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2512
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 2512 (Golden Yellow Very Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 0102 (Lemon Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.61). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2512
Madeira threads that pair well with 2512, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira2512 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 2512
Golden Yellow Very Light (catalog code Madeira 2512) is a light, vivid shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. With a fresh and easy quality, this thread works beautifully in daffodils and lemon motifs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2512?
Madeira 2512 is called Golden Yellow Very Light. It's a light yellow shade (hex #EEE495, RGB 238, 228, 149) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2512?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2512 (Golden Yellow Very Light) is DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 11 (Light Tender Green, 85%) and DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2512?
The closest Madeira threads to 2512 are 0102 Lemon Light (ΔE 1.61), 0111 Yellow Very Light (ΔE 2.54), and 2207 Gold Very Light (ΔE 3.35). These are useful substitutes when 2512 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2512?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2512 (Golden Yellow Very Light) for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2512 (Golden Yellow Very Light)?
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, 2512 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.