2206 — Avocado Very Light
Oranges family
Madeira 2206 — Avocado Very Light — has hex #CEB471 and RGB 206, 180, 113. This medium-light, moderately saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2206
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 2206
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2206
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 2206 (Avocado Very Light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2206
Madeira threads that pair well with 2206, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2206 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2206
Madeira 2206 (Avocado Very Light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. It has a balanced and versatile feel that suits persimmon patterns and autumn leaves particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with sunsets or warm accents for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2206 look like?
Madeira 2206 (Avocado Very Light) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #CEB471 and RGB 206, 180, 113. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2206?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2206 (Avocado Very Light) is DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 73%) and DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 70%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2206?
The closest Madeira threads to 2206 are 1605 Khaki Green Light (ΔE 4.38), 2510 Golden Yellow Dark (ΔE 4.98), and 2407 (ΔE 5.05). These are useful substitutes when 2206 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2206?
Reach for Madeira 2206 (Avocado Very Light) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2206.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2206 (Avocado Very 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, 2206 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.