2205 — Old Gold Very Light
Oranges family
Looking up Madeira 2205? It's Old Gold Very Light, a light orange shade (#F6DE9F / RGB 246, 222, 159). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Madeira alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2205
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 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.
Madeira 2205 (Old Gold Very Light) 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Madeira 2207 (Gold Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.8). 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.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2205 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2205
A light, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, Madeira 2205 carries the name Old Gold Very Light with golden orange tones. The shade reads as fresh and easy — a go-to choice for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. It also turns up in patterns built around autumn leaves and sunsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2205?
Madeira 2205 is called Old Gold Very Light. It's a light orange shade (hex #F6DE9F, RGB 246, 222, 159) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, 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 677 (Old Gold very light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale, 81%) and DMC 745 (Yellow light pale, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2205?
The closest Madeira threads to 2205 are 2207 Gold Very Light (ΔE 1.8), 2512 Golden Brown Light (ΔE 3.72), and 2511 Golden Yellow Light (ΔE 4.8). 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 marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The 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 1.3:1 on white fabric and 15.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.