2204 — Old Gold Light
Oranges family
Madeira 2204 (Old Gold Light) is a medium, vivid orange shade with hex code #C59C47 and RGB values 197, 156, 71. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2204
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 2204
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2204
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 2204 (Old Gold Light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2204
Madeira threads that pair well with 2204, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2204 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2204
Known as Old Gold Light, Madeira 2204 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with golden orange tones. This thread brings a vibrant and steady presence to projects featuring fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies. Look for it in charts that feature persimmon patterns or autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2204 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2204 is Old Gold Light — a medium orange thread (hex #C59C47, RGB 197, 156, 71). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2204?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2204 (Old Gold Light) is DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold, 83%) and DMC 833 (Golden Olive light, 73%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2204?
The closest Madeira threads to 2204 are 2209 Gold Medium (ΔE 4.56), 2203 Old Gold (ΔE 5.65), and 2012 Tan Light (ΔE 6.5). These are useful substitutes when 2204 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2204 good for?
Madeira 2204 (Old Gold Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2204.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2204 (Old Gold Light)?
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, 2204 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.