2206 — Avocado Very Light
Yellows family#C7B755
Madeira 2206 — Avocado Very Light — has hex #C7B755 and RGB 199, 183, 85. This medium-light, vivid yellow 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.
About Madeira 2206
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2206
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 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.
Because Madeira 1605 (Khaki Green Light) is so near (ΔE 3.06), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2206
Madeira threads that pair well with 2206, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira2206 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 2206
Madeira 2206 (Avocado Very Light) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. It has a balanced and lively feel that suits canary themes and sunflowers particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with highlights or warm backgrounds for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2206 look like?
Madeira 2206 (Avocado Very Light) is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #C7B755 and RGB 199, 183, 85. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring wheat fields and daffodils.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2206?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2206 (Avocado Very Light) is DMC 12 (Tender Green) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 17 (Light Yellow Plum, 79%) and DMC 18 (Yellow Plum, 78%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2206?
The closest Madeira threads to 2206 are 1605 Khaki Green Light (ΔE 3.06), 2205 Old Gold Very Light (ΔE 3.75), and 2208 Gold Light (ΔE 4.03). 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 wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs. 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 10.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.