2209 — Gold Medium
Oranges family
Madeira 2209 (Gold Medium) is a medium, vivid orange shade with hex code #C4921F and RGB values 196, 146, 31. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Madeira shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2209
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 2209
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2209
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Madeira 2209 (Gold Medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2209
Madeira threads that pair well with 2209, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2209 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2209
Madeira 2209 is the floss known as Gold Medium: a vivid, medium member of the oranges family with golden orange tones. Its rich and lively presence shines in warm accents and seasonal designs alike. Pull this thread for pumpkins or marigolds when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2209 look like?
Madeira 2209 (Gold Medium) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #C4921F and RGB 196, 146, 31. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2209?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2209 (Gold Medium) is DMC 3820 (Straw dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 833 (Golden Olive light, 71%) and DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold, 69%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2209?
The closest Madeira threads to 2209 are 2203 Old Gold (ΔE 4.04), 2204 Old Gold Light (ΔE 4.56), and 2012 Tan Light (ΔE 8.42). These are useful substitutes when 2209 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2209?
Reach for Madeira 2209 (Gold Medium) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2209.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2209 (Gold Medium)?
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, 2209 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.