2202 — Old Gold Medium
Browns family
Need details on Madeira 2202? This medium-dark, vivid brown shade (Old Gold Medium) is hex #896723, RGB 137, 103, 35. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2202
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 2202
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2202
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2202
Madeira threads that pair well with 2202, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira 2202 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2202
Old Gold Medium (catalog code Madeira 2202) is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the browns family with golden brown tones. With a strong and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in leather accents and horse designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2202?
Madeira 2202 is called Old Gold Medium. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #896723, RGB 137, 103, 35) in the browns family, commonly used for animal fur, warm outlines, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2202?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2202 (Old Gold Medium) is DMC 831 (Golden Olive medium) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 370 (Mustard medium, 71%) and DMC 832 (Golden Olive, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2202?
The closest Madeira threads to 2202 are 2213 Topaz Very Dark (ΔE 6.07), 2110 Avocado Light (ΔE 6.54), and 2010 Tan Medium (ΔE 7.67). These are useful substitutes when 2202 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2202?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2202 (Old Gold Medium) for charts featuring animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes. The medium-dark 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 2202 (Old Gold Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2202 has a contrast ratio of about 5.2:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.