Madeira Mouliné

2207 — Gold Very Light

Oranges family

Need details on Madeira 2207? This light, highly saturated orange shade (Gold Very Light) is hex #FFE2A0, RGB 255, 226, 160. 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.

Hex
#FFE2A0
RGB
255, 226, 160
HSL
42°, 100%, 81%
Lab
90.9, 1.0, 35.9
Lightness
81%
Very light
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
42°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2207

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Madeira 2207 Gold Very Light

Similar Madeira Colors to 2207

Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Madeira 2207

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
16.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, Madeira 2207 (Gold Very Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Blending & gradients

Madeira 2207 (Gold Very Light) sits a hair from Madeira 2205 (Old Gold Very Light) (ΔE 1.8) — 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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

Madeira 2207 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Madeira 2207

Meet Madeira 2207, Gold Very Light — a highly saturated, light thread in the oranges family with golden orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as gentle and clear, perfect for autumn leaves and sunsets. It blends comfortably into projects centered on warm accents and seasonal designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Madeira 2207 — what color is it?

The color of Madeira 2207 is Gold Very Light — a light orange thread (hex #FFE2A0, RGB 255, 226, 160). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2207?

The closest DMC match for Madeira 2207 (Gold Very Light) is DMC 745 (Yellow light pale) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale, 79%) and DMC 677 (Old Gold very light, 78%).

Which Madeira threads are close to 2207?

The closest Madeira threads to 2207 are 2205 Old Gold Very Light (ΔE 1.8), 2512 Golden Brown Light (ΔE 2.97), and 2511 Golden Yellow Light (ΔE 5.21). 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 citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. Its 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 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.