Madeira 102 Lemon Light
Madeira 102 Lemon Light is a very light, rich yellow with the screen hex #f9f5b6. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 727 Topaz Very Light at ΔE 3.0 (close), while Anchor offers Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light at ΔE 4.5 (close).
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Madeira stranded cotton
Madeira 102 Lemon Light
#f9f5b6 · RGB 249, 245, 182
Closest to Madeira 102 in other brands
- DMC 727 Topaz Very Light ΔE 3.0 close
- Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light ΔE 4.5 close
- Perler Pastel Yellow ΔE 5.7 close
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 8.5 similar
- Artkal S S149 Creme ΔE 7.1 similar
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 6.2 similar
Madeira 102 color values
| Code | 102 |
|---|---|
| Name | Lemon Light |
| Hex (screen) | #f9f5b6 |
| RGB | 249, 245, 182 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 95.5, a* -8.2, b* 30.9 |
| HSL | 56°, 85 %, 85 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 1 of 35 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 95.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 727 Topaz Very Light, ΔE 3.0 |
Madeira 102 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Madeira 102: the best is DMC 727 at ΔE 3.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 727 | Topaz Very Light | 3.0 | close |
| DMC | 165 | Moss Green Very Light | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 3078 | Golden Yellow Very Light | 4.5 | close |
| Anchor | 292 | Jonquil Very Light | 4.5 | close |
| Anchor | 259 | Loden Green Very Light | 5.3 | close |
| Anchor | 275 | Citrus Light | 7.2 | similar |
| Perler | Pastel Yellow | code 80-19056 | 5.7 | close |
| Perler | Creme | code 80-19002 | 7.0 | similar |
| Hama | 02 | Cream | 8.5 | similar |
| Hama | 43 | Pastel Yellow | 11.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S149 | Creme | 7.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S52 | Picasso | 8.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 6.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 14.2 | loose |
Madeira shades closest to Madeira 102
No other Madeira color comes within ΔE 3 of Madeira 102; the nearest, Madeira 2205 Old Gold Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2205 | Old Gold Very Light | #f6e5a8 | 4.9 | a little darker |
| 2207 | Gold Very Light | #f9e4a3 | 5.9 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 2511 | Golden Yellow Light | #eee5c1 | 7.3 | a little darker and more muted |
| 2512 | Golden Brown Light | #eedfb6 | 7.6 | darker and more muted |
| 111 | Yellow Very Light | #ffe887 | 8.1 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 103 | Lemon Medium | #f7e67f | 8.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 101 | Lemon Very Light | #f9f7db | 8.8 | more muted |
| Ecru | Ecru | #f3e8d1 | 11.3 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading Madeira 102: lighter and darker yellow steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Madeira yellow family, L* from 96 to 91.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| this color | 102 | Lemon Light | 95.5 |
| 1 darker | 111 | Yellow Very Light | 92.0 |
| 2 darker | 2205 | Old Gold Very Light | 91.0 |
| 3 darker | 2207 | Gold Very Light | 90.9 |
| 4 darker | 103 | Lemon Medium | 90.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to Madeira 102
One strand each of Madeira 103 and Madeira 101 models at ΔE 2.1, closer than any single Madeira shade (best single: Madeira 2205, ΔE 4.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Madeira 102 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Madeira 103 Lemon Medium + 1 × Madeira 101 Lemon Very Light | #f8efb5 | 2.1 |
| 1 × Madeira 111 Yellow Very Light + 1 × Madeira 101 Lemon Very Light | #fcf0b7 | 2.8 |
| 1 × Madeira 103 Lemon Medium + 1 × Madeira 1309 Pistachio Green Very Light | #ede9b5 | 3.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Madeira 102
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f9f5b6; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Madeira 102
Substituting Madeira 102 takes care: DMC 727 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.0), and Anchor 292 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 4.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Madeira 102 is number 1 of 35 in the Madeira yellow family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with Madeira 111 Yellow Very Light. No other Madeira shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Madeira 102 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 18.8:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Pastel Yellow (ΔE 5.7), Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 8.5) and Artkal S S149 Creme (ΔE 7.1); beads come in fewer shades than Madeira, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 102?
DMC 727 Topaz Very Light is the closest DMC match to Madeira 102 Lemon Light (ΔE 3.0, close). Runners-up: DMC 165 (ΔE 3.9) and DMC 3078 (ΔE 4.5).
What color is Madeira 102?
Madeira 102 Lemon Light is a very light, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #f9f5b6, RGB 249, 245, 182, L* 95.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Madeira 102?
Inside Madeira, Madeira 2205 Old Gold Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.9). From other brands, DMC 727 (ΔE 3.0) or Anchor 292 (ΔE 4.5). A 1+1 blend of Madeira 103 and Madeira 101 models at ΔE 2.1.
What is Madeira 102 in Perler beads?
Perler Pastel Yellow (#e9e290) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.7 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 8.5).
What is the Anchor equivalent of Madeira 102?
Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light at ΔE 4.5 (close), then Anchor 259 at ΔE 5.3.
Related
Nearest Madeira colors
- Madeira Ecru ΔE 11.3
Madeira 102 in other brands
- DMC 727 Topaz Very Light ΔE 3.0
- Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light ΔE 4.5
- Perler Pastel Yellow ΔE 5.7
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 8.5
- Artkal S S149 Creme ΔE 7.1
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 6.2