9998 — White
Whites family
Need details on Madeira 9998? This very light, subdued white shade (White) is hex #FFFFFF, RGB 255, 255, 255. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 9998
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 9998
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 9998
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 9998 (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 2401, is barely a step away (ΔE 0). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 9998
Madeira threads that pair well with 9998, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Whites Family
Madeira 9998 in context with nearby shades from the whites color family.
About Madeira 9998
A very light, subdued entry in the whites family, Madeira 9998 carries the name White. Stitchers describe its character as gentle and pale, perfect for cloud motifs and wedding samplers. It blends comfortably into projects centered on linen textures and dove designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 9998?
Madeira 9998 is called White. It's a very light white shade (hex #FFFFFF, RGB 255, 255, 255) in the whites family, commonly used for lily blooms, snow, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 9998?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 9998 (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%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 9998?
The closest Madeira threads to 9998 are 2401 (ΔE 0), 2402 (ΔE 3.88), and 2403 (ΔE 4.32). These are useful substitutes when 9998 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 9998?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 9998 (White) for charts featuring lily blooms, snow, highlights, light backgrounds. 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 9998 (White) be used for highlights?
9998 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.