2207 — Gold Very Light
Yellows family#E1D682
Need details on Madeira 2207? This medium-light, vivid yellow shade (Gold Very Light) is hex #E1D682, RGB 225, 214, 130. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Madeira shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Madeira 2207
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2207
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 2207
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2207
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 2207 (Gold Very Light) sits a hair from Madeira 0102 (Lemon Light) (ΔE 3.18) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2207
Madeira threads that pair well with 2207, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Madeira2207 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Madeira 2207
Meet Madeira 2207, Gold Very Light — a vivid, medium-light thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Stitchers describe its character as crisp and versatile, perfect for sunflowers and highlights. It blends comfortably into projects centered on warm backgrounds and golden accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2207 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2207 is Gold Very Light — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #E1D682, RGB 225, 214, 130). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2207?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2207 (Gold Very Light) is DMC 11 (Light Tender Green) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 165 (Moss Green very light, 76%) and DMC 12 (Tender Green, 76%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2207?
The closest Madeira threads to 2207 are 0102 Lemon Light (ΔE 3.18), 0111 Yellow Very Light (ΔE 3.27), and 2512 Golden Yellow Very Light (ΔE 3.35). These are useful substitutes when 2207 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2207 good for?
Madeira 2207 (Gold Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2207.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2207 (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, 2207 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.