2204 — Old Gold Light
Yellows family#B29632
Madeira 2204 (Old Gold Light) is a medium, vivid yellow shade with hex code #B29632 and RGB values 178, 150, 50. 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.
About Madeira 2204
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2204
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2204
Madeira threads that pair well with 2204, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira2204 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 2204
Known as Old Gold Light, Madeira 2204 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. This thread brings a vibrant and steady presence to projects featuring rubber duck designs or bumblebee patterns. Look for it in charts that feature canary themes or sunflowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2204 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2204 is Old Gold Light — a medium yellow thread (hex #B29632, RGB 178, 150, 50). It shows up most in stars and honey themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2204?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2204 (Old Gold Light) is DMC 734 (Olive Green light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 833 (Golden Olive light, 76%) and DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 71%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2204?
The closest Madeira threads to 2204 are 2203 Old Gold (ΔE 3.35), 2202 Old Gold Medium (ΔE 3.82), and 2111 Avocado Medium (ΔE 5.65). 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 stars, honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils. 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 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.