2208 — Gold Light
Oranges family
Below: Madeira 2208 (Gold Light), a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex #E8BF5F and RGB 232, 191, 95. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2208
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 2208
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2208
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Madeira 2208 (Gold 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.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2208
Madeira threads that pair well with 2208, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2208 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2208
Gold Light (catalog code Madeira 2208) is a medium-light, vivid shade from the oranges family with golden orange tones. The fresh and confident mood of this color makes it a natural fit for sunsets and warm accents. Expect to see it used in seasonal designs and pumpkins across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Madeira 2208?
Madeira 2208 is called Gold Light. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #E8BF5F, RGB 232, 191, 95) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Madeira 2208?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2208 (Gold Light) is DMC 3822 (Straw light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3821 (Straw, 78%) and DMC 743 (Yellow medium, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Madeira 2208?
The closest Madeira threads to 2208 are 2411 (ΔE 3.77), 2407 (ΔE 3.96), and 2510 Golden Yellow Dark (ΔE 4.3). These are useful substitutes when 2208 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Madeira 2208?
Cross-stitchers pull Madeira 2208 (Gold Light) for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. The medium-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 2208 (Gold 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, 2208 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.