2205 — Old Gold Very Light
Yellows family#CEC468
Looking up Madeira 2205? It's Old Gold Very Light, a medium-light yellow shade (#CEC468 / RGB 206, 196, 104). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Madeira 2205
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2205
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 2205
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2205
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 1605 (Khaki Green Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.06). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2205
Madeira threads that pair well with 2205, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira2205 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 2205
A medium-light, vivid entry in the yellows family, Madeira 2205 carries the name Old Gold Very Light with warm gold tones. The shade reads as fresh and confident — a go-to choice for bumblebee patterns and canary themes. It also turns up in patterns built around sunflowers and highlights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2205?
Madeira 2205 is called Old Gold Very Light. It's a medium-light yellow shade (hex #CEC468, RGB 206, 196, 104) in the yellows family, commonly used for honey themes, wheat fields, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2205?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2205 (Old Gold Very Light) is DMC 12 (Tender Green) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 165 (Moss Green very light, 89%) and DMC 17 (Light Yellow Plum, 82%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2205?
The closest Madeira threads to 2205 are 1605 Khaki Green Light (ΔE 2.06), 2206 Avocado Very Light (ΔE 3.75), and 0112 Yellow Light (ΔE 4.52). These are useful substitutes when 2205 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2205?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2205 (Old Gold Very Light) for charts featuring honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs. The medium-light 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 2205 (Old Gold Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 2205 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.