2210 — Gold Dark
Oranges family#BF9240
Below: Madeira 2210 (Gold Dark), a medium, moderately saturated orange shade with hex #BF9240 and RGB 191, 146, 64. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Madeira shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Madeira 2210
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2210
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 2210
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2210
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Madeira 2210 (Gold Dark) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2210
Madeira threads that pair well with 2210, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira2210 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2210
Madeira 2210 is the floss known as Gold Dark: a moderately saturated, medium member of the oranges family with golden orange tones. The rich and warm character of this shade lends itself well to warm accents and seasonal designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for pumpkins and marigolds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2210 look like?
Madeira 2210 (Gold Dark) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #BF9240 and RGB 191, 146, 64. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2210?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2210 (Gold Dark) is DMC 833 (Golden Olive light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold, 81%) and DMC 729 (Old Gold medium, 76%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2210?
The closest Madeira threads to 2210 are 2103 Hazelnut Brown Light (ΔE 3.8), 2011 Tan (ΔE 4.08), and 2203 Old Gold (ΔE 5.38). These are useful substitutes when 2210 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Madeira 2210?
Reach for Madeira 2210 (Gold Dark) 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 2210.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2210 (Gold Dark)?
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, 2210 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.