2203 — Old Gold
Oranges family#C09B2F
Below: Madeira 2203 (Old Gold), a medium, vivid orange shade with hex #C09B2F and RGB 192, 155, 47. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 2203
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2203
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 2203
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2203
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Madeira 2203 (Old Gold) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2203
Madeira threads that pair well with 2203, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira2203 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2203
Madeira 2203 is the floss known as Old Gold: a vivid, medium member of the oranges family with golden orange tones. The rich and lively character of this shade lends itself well to fox designs and fall harvest scenes. Stitchers frequently choose it for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2203 look like?
Madeira 2203 (Old Gold) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #C09B2F and RGB 192, 155, 47. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2203?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2203 (Old Gold) is DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 71%) and DMC 833 (Golden Olive light, 71%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2203?
The closest Madeira threads to 2203 are 2204 Old Gold Light (ΔE 3.35), 2209 Gold Medium (ΔE 3.51), and 0113 Yellow Medium (ΔE 4.95). These are useful substitutes when 2203 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2203?
Reach for Madeira 2203 (Old Gold) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2203.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2203 (Old Gold)?
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, 2203 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.