2202 — Old Gold Medium
Yellows family#A78D10
Need details on Madeira 2202? This medium-dark, highly saturated yellow shade (Old Gold Medium) is hex #A78D10, RGB 167, 141, 16. 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 2202
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2202
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 2202
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2202
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 2202 (Old Gold Medium) 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2202
Madeira threads that pair well with 2202, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira2202 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 2202
Old Gold Medium (catalog code Madeira 2202) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. With a strong and rich 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 2202?
Madeira 2202 is called Old Gold Medium. It's a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #A78D10, RGB 167, 141, 16) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2202?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2202 (Old Gold Medium) is DMC 733 (Olive Green medium) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 833 (Golden Olive light, 69%) and DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 67%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2202?
The closest Madeira threads to 2202 are 2204 Old Gold Light (ΔE 3.82), 1613 Sage Green Medium (ΔE 5.26), and 1610 Sage Green Very Light (ΔE 5.85). 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 warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 2202 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.