2210 — Gold Dark
Browns family
Below: Madeira 2210 (Gold Dark), a medium-dark, highly saturated brown shade with hex #A47302 and RGB 164, 115, 2. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2210
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 2210
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2210
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Saturated shades like Madeira 2210 (Gold Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2210
Madeira threads that pair well with 2210, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Madeira 2210 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Madeira 2210
Madeira 2210 is the floss known as Gold Dark: a highly saturated, medium-dark member of the browns family with golden brown tones. The deep and vivid character of this shade lends itself well to animal fur and warm outlines. Stitchers frequently choose it for wooden textures and coffee themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Madeira 2210 look like?
Madeira 2210 (Gold Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #A47302 and RGB 164, 115, 2. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Madeira 2210?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2210 (Gold Dark) is DMC 832 (Golden Olive) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 680 (Old Gold dark, 68%) and DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark, 61%).
What Madeira colors are similar to 2210?
The closest Madeira threads to 2210 are 2211 Topaz Medium Dark (ΔE 3.95), 2212 Topaz Dark (ΔE 4.93), and 2011 Tan (ΔE 6.73). 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 cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium-dark 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2210 has a contrast ratio of about 4.2:1 on white fabric and 5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.